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Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis), knee arthroscopy, partial knee replacement, and more.

6420 Rockledge Drive Suite 4290
Bethesda, MD 20817

(240) 449-8262

Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD is an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System and UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

University of Maryland Medical System

255 Hospital Drive Suite 207
Glen Burnie, MD 21061

(410) 553-8170

(410) 553-8171

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314 Franklin Avenue Suite 201
Berlin, MD 21811

(410) 629-0366

(410) 629-0365

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6420 Rockledge Drive Suite 4290
Bethesda, MD 20817

(240) 449-8262

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Some issues Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, 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 M. Farrell, MD in 2023

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spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD had a list price for spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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.

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In 2012, Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, spine imaging, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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 M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2012 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
diagnostic evaluation	28
doctor visit	263
hip imaging	42
hospital care	24
injections	68
inpatient care	24
manual therapy	370
musculoskeletal imaging	151
pelvic imaging	49
rehabilitation	1216
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	219

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2013 were X-rays, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
doctor visit	255
hip imaging	29
hospital care	20
injections	59
inpatient care	20
manual therapy	39
musculoskeletal imaging	113
pelvic imaging	36
rehabilitation	136
X-rays	149

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	22
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
doctor visit	246
hip imaging	40
hospital care	12
injections	55
inpatient care	12
musculoskeletal imaging	109
pelvic imaging	47
X-rays	156

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	24
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	29
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
doctor visit	434
hip imaging	73
hospital care	22
injections	86
inpatient care	22
musculoskeletal imaging	295
pelvic imaging	68
X-rays	346

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	72
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
doctor visit	432
injections	81
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	224
reconstructive surgery	17
X-rays	196

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	35
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
doctor visit	402
hospital care	26
injections	70
inpatient care	26
musculoskeletal imaging	168
X-rays	168

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	40
Hispanic	15
Asian	24
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	34
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	87
doctor visit	512
hospital care	14
injections	87
inpatient care	14
musculoskeletal imaging	204
X-rays	204

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	43
Hispanic	22
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	38
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	466
injections	77
musculoskeletal imaging	182
X-rays	182

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	41
Hispanic	23
Asian	32
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	49
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	256
hospital care	20
injections	45
inpatient care	20
musculoskeletal imaging	17
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	30
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	32
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2021 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
doctor visit	336
hospital care	22
injections	59
inpatient care	22
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	40
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	18
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD during 2022 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	130
doctor visit	521
hospital care	24
injections	147
inpatient care	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	51
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Glen Burnie, MD were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	74
diagnostic evaluation	28
doctor visit	374
hip imaging	46
hospital care	20
injections	75
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
manual therapy	204
musculoskeletal imaging	162
pelvic imaging	50
reconstructive surgery	17
rehabilitation	676
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	166

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	164
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	70
85 and over	30
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	117

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (2008)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher M. Farrell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Maryland Medical System

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Supreme Orthopedic Systems, LLC	$9,699 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $482	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $434	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $105	$8,678
DJO, LLC	$2,226 PROCARE $2,226
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,023 Oxford $890	Gel One $97	Product Portfolio $35
Stryker Corporation	$947 Mako $538	HIPS $144	ADAPT $136	ACCOLADE $55	ORTHOMAP $28	Other $46
Kerecis Limited	$162 Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $162
Other	$1,249 Trauma $250	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $139	Stimulan $114	ALL $111	Journey II XR $104	Other $531

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,581
Food and Beverage	$2,949
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,226
Travel and Lodging	$550

Biography

Dr. Christopher Farrell is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Berlin, MD, Bethesda, MD, and Glen Burnie, MD. These areas are among his clinical interests: hip replacement, partial knee replacement, and osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis). Dr. Farrell is professionally affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System. Before performing his residency at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Farrell attended Georgetown University School of Medicine.

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