Christopher Drinkwater, MD
Adult Reconstructive Orthopedics
ROCHESTER, NY
About
CHRISTOPHER DRINKWATER, MD is an adult reconstructive orthopedics located at 601 ELMWOOD AVE in ROCHESTER, NY.
Christopher Drinkwater is one of 43 orthopedic providers listed in ROCHESTER, NY on AdvOrtho.
Practice at a glance
Christopher Drinkwater's most frequently billed Medicare service in 2024 was replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee for 31 Medicare patients.
Distinct procedures
2
Medicare patients
53
busiest single service
Care setting
60% office
mostly outpatient
Most-performed procedures, 2024
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
33
31 patients · near the state median of 30
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
24
24 patients · near the state median of 30
Training and practice
Christopher Drinkwater has been in practice since 1986.
- Practices with University Orthopaedic Associates of Rochester (149 clinicians)
- Affiliated with Highland Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital
Industry relationships
Manufacturers reported $9,900 in payments and transfers of value to Christopher Drinkwater in 2024, excluding meals, travel and gifts. Relationships like these are common among surgeons who help design implants or train other clinicians, and companies are required by law to report them.
consulting
$9,900
Reported by Medical Device Business Services, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
Source: CMS Open Payments, 2024, as reported by manufacturers. Disclosure is required by law and does not indicate anything improper. Figures reflect what companies reported and may include work unrelated to patient care. Providers who believe a figure is wrong should take it up with CMS, and can contact us about how it appears here.
Registry record
Registered subspecialties
- Licensed in New York
- Practices within a group or organization
Where this comes from
Procedure volumes:CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Fee-for-service claims only, so they exclude privately insured, Medicare Advantage and pediatric patients - volume is not comparable across practices with different patient mixes. These are billing records, not outcomes.
Training and practice: CMS Doctors and Clinicians list. A graduation year is when training finished, not years of orthopedic experience or a board certification. Affiliations come from Medicare enrollment and may be incomplete.
Industry relationships: CMS Open Payments, as reported by manufacturers. Shown only above a threshold that excludes meals, travel and gifts, so most providers do not have this section.
Registry details: NPPES. Subspecialties are self-reported at registration, not a board certification.
Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
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