About
CHRISTOPHER RIERSON, DO is an orthopedic surgery located at 1200 1ST AVE E in SPENCER, IA.
Christopher Rierson is one of 9 orthopedic providers listed in SPENCER, IA on AdvOrtho.
Practice at a glance
In 2024, 48% of Christopher Rierson's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was knee work. Their most frequent service was aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint for 378 Medicare patients.
Distinct procedures
9
Medicare patients
378
busiest single service
Care setting
27% office
mostly hospital
Most-performed procedures, 2024
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
827
378 patients · above the state median of 106
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
47
46 patients · near the state median of 35
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint
30
23 patients · near the state median of 27
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
24
24 patients · near the state median of 28
Permanent removal fingernail or toenail
23
16 patients · near the state median of 34
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint
18
18 patients · below the state median of 34
Training and practice
Christopher Rierson has been in practice since 1999, after graduating from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine.
- Practices with Spencer Municipal Hospital (95 clinicians)
- Affiliated with Avera Holy Family Hospital, Kossuth Regional Health Center, Lakes Regional Healthcare, Osceola Community Hospitaland 1 more
Registry record
- Licensed in Iowa
- 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.
Registry details: NPPES. Subspecialties are self-reported at registration, not a board certification.
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.
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