Dr. Christopher Odom, M.D.
Dr. Christopher Odom is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Allen, Texas. Dr. Odom has performed 16 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#204 in Texas) and 12 knee replacements, for a combined total of 28 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Odom performs below average in hip (16 vs 30 avg), below average in knee (12 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Odom's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (16 cases) and knee replacements (12 cases).
Allen is home to 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Allen area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Odom first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Odom's 16 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Odom Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Allen, TX 75013
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Odom
How does Dr. Odom's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Odom has performed 28 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 56 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Odom ranks #359 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Odom perform?
Dr. Odom's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (16 cases) and knee replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Odom in Allen?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Allen in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Texas surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Odom represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Odom's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 28 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Odom perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Odom's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (16 cases), knee replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Odom affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Odom is affiliated with Methodist Mckinney Hospital, Baylor Medical Center At Frisco, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen.
How does Dr. Odom compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Allen?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Allen, Dr. Odom ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Allen has 99 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Odom practices?
Methodist Mckinney Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Baylor Medical Center At Frisco (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Allen, Texas
Dr. Odom's 28 Medicare procedures are below the Allen average of 40. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Allen.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chris Miller | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eldon Hopkins | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Philip Oladeji | 32 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Parker | 29 | Knee |
| Dr. Jason Davis | 28 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Hunter Graver | 14 | Knee |
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