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Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

2415 Mccallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404

Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM is a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM is affiliated with CHATTANOOGA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC.

Office Locations

2415 Mccallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

By Affordability:

ankle X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM performed more joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ankle X-ray 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 D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2012 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	288
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1028
excision	215
hospital care	22
immobilization	59
injections	49
inpatient care	22
nail avulsion	14
nail procedures	14
nerve block	26
pain management	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	88
skin procedures	88
vascular procedures	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2013 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, immobilization and compression therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
compression therapy	66
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	269
doctor visit	976
excision	251
hip imaging	11
hospital care	31
immobilization	100
incision and drainage	13
injections	34
inpatient care	31
minor procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	11
nail procedures	37
nerve block	17
pain management	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59
skin procedures	59
skin surgery	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	46
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	52
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2014 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, nail procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	107
doctor visit	493
excision	85
hospital care	14
immobilization	23
injections	15
inpatient care	14
musculoskeletal imaging	35
nail procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32
skin procedures	32
X-rays	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	47
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	53
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

blood draw	12
doctor visit	600
immobilization	12
musculoskeletal imaging	44
nail avulsion	13
nail procedures	13
preventive care	11
vaccines	11
X-rays	44

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	680
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	148
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	54
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
doctor visit	824
immobilization	23
injections	26
musculoskeletal imaging	56
nail avulsion	19
nail procedures	19
nerve block	15
pain management	15
X-rays	56

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	79
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, nail avulsion and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
doctor visit	664
immobilization	12
injections	12
musculoskeletal imaging	51
nail avulsion	15
nail procedures	15
X-rays	51

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	68
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	389
immobilization	20
injections	13
musculoskeletal imaging	32
nail avulsion	17
nail procedures	17
nerve block	13
pain management	13
X-rays	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	30
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	425
immobilization	13
injections	12
musculoskeletal imaging	46
nerve block	12
pain management	12
X-rays	46

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	26
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

blood draw	13
doctor visit	335
immobilization	12
injections	21
musculoskeletal imaging	23
nerve block	21
pain management	21
X-rays	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
doctor visit	413
immobilization	20
injections	11
musculoskeletal imaging	28
X-rays	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	36
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN during 2022 were X-rays, immobilization, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	931
immobilization	102
injections	77
musculoskeletal imaging	14
X-rays	114

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	45
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Chattanooga, TN were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, compression therapy and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

abscess drainage	13
aspiration	27
blood draw	12
compression therapy	66
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	221
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	643
excision	183
hip imaging	11
hospital care	22
immobilization	36
incision and drainage	13
injections	27
inpatient care	22
minor procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	34
nail avulsion	15
nail procedures	22
nerve block	17
pain management	17
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59
skin procedures	59
skin surgery	13
vaccines	11
vascular procedures	20
X-rays	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	296
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	90
85 and over	49
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	145

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	7
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM graduated from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed residency at Westside Regional Medical Cent. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

Residency: Westside Regional Medical Cent

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHATTANOOGA ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$12,957 VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $7,605	VA-LCP $5,265	HARMONIC Product Family $87
Novastep Inc.	$9,040 FUSIONFRAME Ring Lock Circular Fixator $6,691	PECA Bunion Correction System $1,590	PECAPLASTY $636	AIRLOCK Forefoot/Midfoot Plating $100	CREED Ortholocent Implants $22
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$4,507 PROstep $1,281	Infinity $1,052	Foot and Ankle $745	FOOTANDANKLE $633	MIS Instrumentation $377	Other $419
Stryker Corporation	$1,963 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $651	Infinity $296	Star $241	Anchorage $151	T2 $149	Other $475
SONOMA ORTHOPEDICS, INC.	$733 $733
Other	$1,701 DirectCell w/Agilon $174	AccuFill $96	CoLink $90	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION $90	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $78	Other $1,172

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$20,961
Food and Beverage	$5,647
Travel and Lodging	$4,293

Biography

Dr. Christopher Lotufo works as a foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). According to CommonSpirit Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Chattanooga, TN.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher D. Lotufo, DPM From 2012 - 2022

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