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- 165 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103
About Dr. Patton
Christopher M. Patton, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Bowling Green, KY. Christopher is a 1995 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Christopher is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 11,286 services to 2,884 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457354177.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (270) 782-7800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
165 NATCHEZ TRACE AVE
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,286 services · 2,884 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
387 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
88 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
35 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
28 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
330 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
220 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
201 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
142 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
71 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
28 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Bowling Green 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher M. Patton?
Christopher M. Patton is an orthopedic surgeon in Bowling Green, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Christopher M. Patton's address?
Christopher M. Patton is listed at 165 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Christopher M. Patton?
The number on file is (270) 782-7800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher M. Patton?
Christopher M. Patton's National Provider Identifier is 1457354177. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Christopher M. Patton train?
Christopher M. Patton attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher M. Patton have?
Christopher M. Patton has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher M. Patton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher M. Patton performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher M. Patton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher M. Patton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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