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Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD

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(234 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: knee arthroscopy, trauma, hip problems, and more.

18700 Katy Freeway Suite 603
Houston, TX 77094

(832) 522-8280

Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD is an orthopedist in Houston, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital, Houston Methodist, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Houston Methodist

18700 Katy Freeway Suite 603
Houston, TX 77094

(832) 522-8280

(832) 522-8281

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Some issues Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

total hip replacement

total joint replacement

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hip arthroplasty, hip surgery, joint X-ray, knee replacement, knee X-ray, total hip replacement, total joint replacement, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	240
doctor visit	478
fracture surgery	29
hip imaging	91
hospital care	48
injections	240
inpatient care	48
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	29
musculoskeletal imaging	340
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	17
X-rays	340

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	211
doctor visit	422
hip imaging	60
hospital care	48
injections	211
inpatient care	48
musculoskeletal imaging	330
X-rays	330

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	45
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	261
doctor visit	541
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	122
hospital care	46
injections	261
inpatient care	46
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	26
musculoskeletal imaging	469
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	507

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	30
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	40
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	334
doctor visit	666
fracture surgery	14
hip imaging	133
hospital care	26
injections	334
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	47
musculoskeletal imaging	535
reconstructive surgery	33
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	549

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	44
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	96
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	259
doctor visit	551
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	32
injections	259
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	50
musculoskeletal imaging	366
reconstructive surgery	37
X-rays	366

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	31
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	51
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	314
doctor visit	625
injections	314
joint surgery	54
lower extremity surgery	54
musculoskeletal imaging	343
reconstructive surgery	54
X-rays	343

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	34
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	58
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	257
doctor visit	623
injections	257
joint surgery	61
lower extremity surgery	61
musculoskeletal imaging	357
reconstructive surgery	61
X-rays	357

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	18
Hispanic	25
Asian	20
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	44
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	279
doctor visit	695
injections	279
joint surgery	62
lower extremity surgery	62
musculoskeletal imaging	483
reconstructive surgery	62
X-rays	483

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	26
Hispanic	27
Asian	22
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	37
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	259
doctor visit	678
hospital care	11
injections	259
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
musculoskeletal imaging	423
reconstructive surgery	56
X-rays	423

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	24
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	50
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	300
doctor visit	632
hospital care	12
injections	300
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	76
musculoskeletal imaging	474
reconstructive surgery	76
X-rays	474

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	24
Hispanic	26
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	329
doctor visit	770
injections	329
joint surgery	77
lower extremity surgery	77
musculoskeletal imaging	542
reconstructive surgery	77
X-rays	542

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	22
Hispanic	34
Asian	27
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated as an orthopedist in Houston, TX were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	276
doctor visit	607
fracture surgery	17
hip imaging	101
hospital care	31
injections	276
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	53
musculoskeletal imaging	423
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	48
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	428

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	309
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	129
85 and over	38
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	197

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Houston Methodist

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, Texas Kids First /Fidelity Security Student Accident Plan, Occunet, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, Student Assurance Services Student Accident Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC, Texas Monarch/Web TPA Student Accident Plan and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA EPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

First Health

WellPoint

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

Texas Kids First /Fidelity Security Student Accident Plan

Occunet

DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

Student Assurance Services Student Accident Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

Texas Monarch/Web TPA Student Accident Plan

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 234 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Smith's patient / doctor communication mannor is absollutely outstanding. I am a cancer survivor and thus any procedure I might need has to take that into consideration and be coordinated with my oncologist. After listening to my situation, Dr. Smith was able to formulate a logical timeline for the knee replacement I may need.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Smith did such a great job explaining exactly what needed to be done, in a way that both me and my husband could understand. He answered all our questions as well, and did not make me feel rushed in the process. I liked him so much I am going to have him do the surgery instead of my original doc!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-27

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I love Christopher Smith. He did a bilateral total hip replacement in Jan and Apr 2025 and I couldn't be happier with his expertise, bedside manner and just general demeanor. I recommend him to anyone I know who is in the market for a hip replacement.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Christopher Smith is fantastic. No matter how busy he is, he makes you feel as though you're a priority. He covers the treatment (and alternatives) well, allowing you to make an informed decision. I would and have recommended him to others.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Smith and his staff have kept me from having to have knee surgery and they check MYCHART to see my blood levels to make sure the meloxicam is ok for me to take.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Smith has excellent manners and can relate to me as a patient. Very thorough, assuring, and capable of addressing the painful issues with my knees.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I love Dr.Smith. He did both my hips and even compensated for my limb length difference when doing my right hip. Goodbye orthotics!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-08

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Dr Christopher Smith helped me with physical therapy plan and addressed my questions on how I was progressing

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-15

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Explained to me what was happening with my knees and said I was not at the point of having surgery yet.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-16

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Wonderful Service from loggin to logout. We love Dr. Smith. Always professional and personalable.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$6,688 TRIATHLON $1,575	KNEES $1,439	HIPS $552	MAKOplasty $496	Mako $409	Other $2,218
Ipsen Biopharm Limited	$1,955 Dysport 300 U-1 $1,955
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,286 Persona $675	Knees Product Portfolio $269	Taperloc $123	Extremities $37	$183
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$307 Osteoarthritis of the knee $159	SYNVISC-ONE $149
ConforMIS, Inc.	$180 iTotal PS $84	iUni $79	itotal CR $18
Other	$856 Equinoxe $82	FORTEO $78	Zilretta $69	INTERSTIM $68	EUFLEXXA $61	Other $497

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,900
Travel and Lodging	$4,497
Education	$876

Research Payments

Dr. Christopher K. Smith, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $201.

Biography

Dr. Christopher Smith is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: knee problems, hip replacement, and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Smith is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital. He attended medical school at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Smith can take several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Houston, TX.