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Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO

(Dr. Christian David Linz, D.O.)

(105 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

901 Patients First Drive Suite 1300
Washington, MO 63090

(636) 239-9011

Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO is an orthopedist in Washington, MO specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO is affiliated with Mercy Health System and Mercy Hospital Washington.

Office Locations

Mercy Hospital Washington

901 Patients First Drive Suite 1300
Washington, MO 63090

(636) 239-9011

(636) 239-0433

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

inpatient hospital care

knee replacement

total hip replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO had a list price for hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, hip surgery, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), knee replacement, total hip replacement, total joint replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. 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. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	237
blood draw	24
doctor visit	474
hip imaging	52
hospital care	31
injections	237
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	18
lab tests	69
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	190
reconstructive surgery	18
X-rays	190

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	181
doctor visit	469
hip imaging	44
hospital care	14
injections	181
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	131
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	23
X-rays	148

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	195

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	35
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	170
doctor visit	363
hip imaging	20
hospital care	19
injections	170
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	19
musculoskeletal imaging	131
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	19
X-rays	144

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	196

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	33
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	211
doctor visit	397
hip imaging	59
hospital care	23
injections	211
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	218
reconstructive surgery	28
X-rays	218

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	710
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	88
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	218
doctor visit	395
injections	218
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	146
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	146

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	225

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	42
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	177
doctor visit	318
hospital care	12
injections	177
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
musculoskeletal imaging	120
reconstructive surgery	24
X-rays	120

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	36
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	196
doctor visit	352
injections	196
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	169
reconstructive surgery	25
X-rays	169

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	35
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	251
doctor visit	393
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	20
injections	251
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	41
musculoskeletal imaging	123
reconstructive surgery	30
X-rays	123

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	48
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
doctor visit	217
hospital care	12
injections	119
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	59
reconstructive surgery	20
X-rays	59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	34
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	95
doctor visit	212
injections	95
joint surgery	32
lower extremity surgery	32
musculoskeletal imaging	59
reconstructive surgery	32
X-rays	59

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	31
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	117
doctor visit	202
hospital care	12
injections	117
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	22
musculoskeletal imaging	63
reconstructive surgery	22
X-rays	63

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	139

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	31
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated as an orthopedist in Washington, MO were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	179
blood draw	24
doctor visit	344
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	43
hospital care	17
injections	179
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	23
lab tests	69
lower extremity surgery	24
musculoskeletal imaging	128
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	23
X-rays	130

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	202
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	90
85 and over	37
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Des Peres Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Des Peres Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health System

Mercy Hospital Washington

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. Christian D. Linz, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare Medicare Advantage, Aetna, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, HealthLink, Health Net Federal, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HFN, Home State Health, Medica, Healthy Blue (formerly Missouri Care), NHC Advantage, Live360 (Health Choices Network), Sterling Medicare, Essence, PPHP (Provider Partners Health Plan) and Ascension Smart Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare Medicare Advantage

Aetna

United Healthcare

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

HealthLink

Health Net Federal

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HFN

Home State Health

Medica

Healthy Blue (formerly Missouri Care)

NHC Advantage

Live360 (Health Choices Network)

Sterling Medicare

Essence

PPHP (Provider Partners Health Plan)

Ascension Smart Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 105 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, MO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$5,434 Mako $3,303	BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $837	RESTORATION $497	Insignia $176	ACCOLADE $171	Other $450
Elite Orthopedics, LLC	$5,098 $5,098
Arthrex, Inc.	$4,366 $4,366
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$2,325 Persona Revision $893	Oxford $770	Comprehensive Primary Stem $172	SCP Bone Substitute $124	Quatro Bolt $114	Other $251
ACUMED LLC	$2,268 Screw & Pin $995	Elbow $885	Hand & Wrist $388
Other	$3,960 AMIStem $1,200	Extremities $499	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $484	GMK Sphere $323	MyKnee $283	Other $1,170

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$11,637
Food and Beverage	$6,413
Education	$5,401

Biography

Dr. Christian Linz's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Patient reviews placed Dr. Linz at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HFN. Before performing his residency at Des Peres Hospital, Dr. Linz attended Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. He is professionally affiliated with Mercy Hospital Washington.

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian D. Linz, DO From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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