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Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD

Accepting New Patients

(1887 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

200 South Orange Avenue Suite 180 Annex
Livingston, NJ 07039

(973) 226-2725

Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD is a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Atlantic Health System, University Hospital, Overlook Medical Center, Summit Health, Clara Maass Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Office Locations

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

200 South Orange Avenue Suite 180 Annex
Livingston, NJ 07039

(973) 226-2725

(973) 226-3270

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6 Brighton Road Suite 101
Clifton, NJ 07012

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. 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 10%

By Volume:

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD performed more spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

lab tests

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

phlebotomy for lab tests

spinal procedures

In 2012, Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD performed more blood draw, decompressive lumbar laminectomy, lab tests, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, phlebotomy for lab tests, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	250
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	102
X-rays	91

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	255
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
nerve procedures	12
spinal procedures	97
X-rays	85

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	27
Less than 65	25

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	22
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	263
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	83
X-rays	60

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	24
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	38
Less than 65	27

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	321
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	54
X-rays	43

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	74
Less than 65	48

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	350
hospital care	24
image guided procedures	13
injections	13
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve procedures	16
pain management	13
spinal procedures	71
X-rays	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	39
Less than 65	26

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	366
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
nerve procedures	35
spinal procedures	82
X-rays	47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	30
Less than 65	21

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

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

decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	460
hospital care	12
image guided procedures	12
injections	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	31
pain management	12
spinal procedures	150
X-rays	83

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	33
Less than 65	24

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	489
image guided procedures	12
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	53
pain management	12
spinal procedures	140
X-rays	51

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	28
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	39
Less than 65	30

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
blood draw	12
decompression surgery	53
doctor visit	335
lab tests	11
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	53
spinal procedures	94
X-rays	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	17
Less than 65	24

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2021 were spinal procedures, pain management, minimally invasive procedures and image guided procedures.

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

decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	371
image guided procedures	32
injections	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
nerve procedures	28
pain management	32
spinal procedures	90
X-rays	19

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	25
Less than 65	20

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

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

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
blood draw	15
decompression surgery	49
doctor visit	406
image guided procedures	16
injections	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	49
pain management	16
spinal procedures	109
X-rays	33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	22
Less than 65	14

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Livingston, NJ were spinal procedures, X-rays, inpatient care and hospital care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
blood draw	13
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	351
hospital care	31
image guided procedures	17
injections	17
inpatient care	31
lab tests	11
minimally invasive procedures	17
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	29
pain management	17
spinal procedures	97
X-rays	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	188
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	31
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	101

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

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He completed residency at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. He is certified by the Board Certification - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Residency: R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

Board Certification: Board Certification - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

RWJBarnabas Health

Atlantic Health System

University Hospital

Overlook Medical Center

Summit Health

Clara Maass Medical Center

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

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 M. Zarro, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Health Net, AARP, Medicare, Liberty Mutual and Consumer Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Health Net

AARP

Medicare

Liberty Mutual

Consumer Health Plan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 1887 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher M. Zarro, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Livingston, NJ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$65,982 IVS Vertebral Augmentation Products $22,723	INTERVENTIONAL SPINE $16,972	IVS - iVAS $13,483	New Product Development $11,940	IVS - RF Cannulae/Needles $401	Other $463
Medyssey USA, Inc	$2,444 $2,444
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.	$716 DTRAX Spinal System $698	BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $18
SI-Bone, Inc.	$338 iFuse Implant $338
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$169 KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $135	AQUAMANTYS $23	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $11
Other	$897 PROCLAIM $166	Spinal Implants $152	Other - Miscellaneous $78	Interventional Therapies $70	Neuro-Chronic Pain $65	Other $367

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$56,744
Travel and Lodging	$10,762
Food and Beverage	$3,040

Biography

Dr. Christopher Zarro is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Livingston, NJ and Clifton, NJ. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor AARP, Health Net, and Medicare insurance. Before completing his residency at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Dr. Zarro attended medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He is professionally affiliated with Summit Health, the University Hospital, and Clara Maass Medical Center. Dr. Zarro has an open panel in Livingston, NJ according to Summit Health.