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Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

479 Swansea Mall Drive
Swansea, MA 02777

(508) 973-2227

Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD is an orthopedist in Warwick, RI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD is affiliated with CharterCare.

Office Locations

200 Crossings Boulevard Suite 310
Warwick, RI 02886

(401) 777-7000

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CharterCare

479 Swansea Mall Drive
Swansea, MA 02777

(508) 973-2227

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In The News

“Christopher N. Chihlas, MD has joined the Orthopedics team at Ortho Rhode Island.”—"Ortho RI Welcomes Dr. Christopher Chihlas Back to RI for Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine", Providence Business News, May 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	255
hip imaging	12
injections	40
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	30
X-rays	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2013 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
doctor visit	248
hospital care	13
injections	33
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	29
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	50

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	24
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	234
injections	44
musculoskeletal imaging	29
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	41

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	21
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2015 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
doctor visit	266
injections	40
musculoskeletal imaging	35
X-rays	58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	32
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2016 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	132
doctor visit	531
injections	132
musculoskeletal imaging	103
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	169

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	27
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	121
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
doctor visit	470
injections	121
musculoskeletal imaging	136
spinal procedures	29
thoracic (chest) imaging	56
X-rays	278

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	50
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	139
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
doctor visit	573
injections	139
musculoskeletal imaging	156
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	273

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	44
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	139
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	19
doctor visit	570
injections	139
musculoskeletal imaging	193
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	311

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	64
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	14
doctor visit	459
injections	114
musculoskeletal imaging	151
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	257

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	51
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	121
doctor visit	642
injections	121
musculoskeletal imaging	283
spinal procedures	28
X-rays	381

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	61
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
doctor visit	356
injections	78
musculoskeletal imaging	115
spinal procedures	14
X-rays	145

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	29
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Warwick, RI were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	91
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
doctor visit	418
hip imaging	12
hospital care	13
injections	91
inpatient care	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	114
spinal procedures	26
thoracic (chest) imaging	56
X-rays	181

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	247
Male	155

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	361
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	36
75 to 84	108
Less than 65	80
65 to 74	176

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

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Nicholas Chihlas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CharterCare

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$137,552 FORTEO $128,154	TALTZ $97	$9,302
Radius Health, Inc.	$5,343 Tymlos $121	$5,222
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,874 $1,874
Kairos Surgical Inc	$1,783 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $498	$1,285
BIOVENTUS LLC	$1,783 Exogen $863	Durolane $792	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $62	Ultrasound Bone Healing $37	Supartz $28
Other	$4,837 FOOTANDANKLE $1,080	Prolia $686	Mako $597	iFuse Implant $417	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $177	Other $1,879

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$113,277
Travel and Lodging	$19,806
Food and Beverage	$9,443
Consulting Fee	$9,115
Education	$1,430
Other	$100

Biography

Dr. Christopher Chihlas' area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with CharterCare. Dr. Chihlas graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).