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Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery and General Practice

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1997)

1250 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 400
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-6555

Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD is a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA specializing in neurosurgery and general practice. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) and LVH Neurosurgery-1250 Cedar Crest.

Office Locations

1250 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 400
Allentown, PA 18103

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In The News

“The Morning Call talked with neurosurgeon Chris Lycette, co-chief of spine surgery, Lehigh Valley Health Network.”—"As Indy driver Robert Wickens vows to walk again, local neurosurgeon discusses spinal cord injuries", Daily Press, October 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, spinal decompression surgery, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 25%

By Volume:

spinal fusion

In 2012, Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD performed more spinal fusion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
decompression surgery	65
doctor visit	322
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	65
spinal procedures	111

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
decompression surgery	69
doctor visit	360
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	69
spinal procedures	122

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	17
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	311
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
nerve procedures	41
spinal procedures	117

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	16
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2015 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	30
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	77
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	94

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	26
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2016 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	47
cranial surgery	12
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	233
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	93

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2017 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	274
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	57

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2018 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	45
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	151
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	41
spinal procedures	119

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	15
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2019 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	56
decompression surgery	48
doctor visit	188
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	48
spinal procedures	152

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2020 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	64
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	322
neck surgery	18
nerve procedures	53
spinal procedures	169

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	16
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2021 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	62
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	311
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	34
spinal procedures	164

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA during 2022 were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	91
decompression surgery	72
doctor visit	158
neck surgery	37
nerve procedures	72
spinal procedures	245

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	11
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Allentown, PA were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	47
cranial surgery	12
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	246
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	45
spinal procedures	131

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	197
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	54
85 and over	9
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1997. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1997)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chris Allyn Lycette, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

LVH Neurosurgery-1250 Cedar Crest

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$441 Tritanium $240	XIA $201
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$308 EXPEDIUM $118	Biomaterials $46	X-MESH $39	NAVIGATION $39	LIFENET VIVIGEN $37	Other $30
Sanara MedTech Inc.	$126 CellerateRx $126
KARLSTORZ Endoscopy-America	$16 LOTTA VENTRICULOSCOPE 30 HOPKINS $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$891

Biography

Dr. Christopher Lycette is a physician who specializes in general practice and neurosurgery. Dr. Lycette graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). Yext reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Allentown, PA.