Christopher Happ, D.O.

About

CHRISTOPHER HAPP, D.O. is an orthopedic spine surgery located at 1429 CLEAR LAKE RD STE 100 in WEATHERFORD, TX.

Christopher Happ is one of 5 orthopedic providers listed in WEATHERFORD, TX on AdvOrtho.

Practice at a glance

In 2024, 100% of Christopher Happ's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was spine work. Their most frequent service was insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion for 23 Medicare patients.

Most-performed procedures, 2024

• Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion

  34

  23 patients · near the state median of 34

• Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment

  23

  23 patients · near the state median of 24

• Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments

  22

  22 patients · near the national median of 15

• Fusion of spine in lower back

  18

  18 patients · near the state median of 18

• Fusion of additional segment of spine

  13

  13 patients · below the state median of 55

• Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment

  13

  13 patients · below the state median of 29

Training and practice

Christopher Happ has been in practice since 2008.

• Practices with Green Oaks Physical Therapy Limited Partnership (208 clinicians)
• Affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital Fortworth, Glen Rose Medical Center, Lake Granbury Medical Center, Palo Pinto General Hospitaland 1 more

Industry relationships

Manufacturers reported $8,211 in payments and transfers of value to Christopher Happ 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.

• royalties on devices or techniques they helped develop

  $5,236

• consulting

  $2,975

Reported by Nvision Biomedical Technologies, Inc., KYOCERA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Nevro Corp. and others.

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

• Licensed in Texas
• Registered as a sole proprietor

Credentials: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

A DO degree indicates completion of an osteopathic medical program, which includes the same medical training as an MD with additional emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and osteopathic manipulative treatment. DOs are fully licensed physicians who can prescribe medication, perform surgery, and specialize in any medical field including orthopedic surgery.