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Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: thoracic spine surgery, musculoskeletal problems, spinal procedures, and more.

11800 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 800
Reston, VA 20191

(703) 709-1114

Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD is a spine surgeon in Reston, VA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center and HCA Virginia.

Office Locations

11800 Sunrise Valley Drive Suite 800
Reston, VA 20191

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Some issues Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“"We can actually look at the patient and simultaneously see the scan so it s like we have a blueprint right in front of us," said Dr. Christopher Good, a spine surgeon and the president of Virginia...”—"Virginia surgeons lead the way utilizing revolutionary technology", Washington Top News, February 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	49
bone surgery	22
decompression surgery	105
doctor visit	723
injections	63
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	45
neck surgery	22
nerve block	43
nerve procedures	105
pain management	63
pelvic imaging	133
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	558
X-rays	489

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2013 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	414
injections	22
musculoskeletal imaging	12
pain management	22
pelvic imaging	36
spinal procedures	176
X-rays	202

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	18
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2014 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	310
injections	14
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	11
pain management	14
pelvic imaging	37
spinal procedures	139
X-rays	139

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, pelvic imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	257
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve procedures	11
pelvic imaging	26
spinal procedures	138
X-rays	127

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2016 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	262
pelvic imaging	18
spinal procedures	25
X-rays	43

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2017 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	207
pelvic imaging	14
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2018 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	199
nerve procedures	11
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA during 2019 were X-rays, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	152
pelvic imaging	13
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	31

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Reston, VA were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve block and pelvic imaging.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
bone surgery	22
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	265
injections	33
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	28
neck surgery	22
nerve block	43
nerve procedures	34
pain management	33
pelvic imaging	36
revision surgery	11
spinal procedures	141
X-rays	140

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	67
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	1
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD From 2012 - 2021

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	1
Cancer	1

Education & Training

He completed residency at Hospital for Special Surgery. He has a state license in Missouri.

Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Reston Hospital Center

HCA Virginia

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$733,948 MAZOR X SYSTEM $108,405	Mazor X Stealth Edition $73,199	MIDAS REX $1,231	UNID_PASS $321	INTERSTIM $101	Other $550,691
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$397,455 MazorX - Renaissance $147,457	O-ARM-ST $59,053	CD HORIZON $47,316	MazorX Renaissance $9,278	ClosureRFS $4,352	Other $129,999
Stryker Corporation	$128,615 CASCADIA Interbody System $85,374	CASCADIA $24,722	EVEREST Spinal System $5,350	General K2M Product Discussion $5,017	ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems $3,000	Other $5,152
K2M, Inc.	$80,962 BACS $40,940	Advanced Product Development $13,009	General K2M Product Discussion $12,747	SAHARA AL Expandable Stabilization System $5,250	CHESAPEAKE Interbody System $4,855	Other $4,161
Mazor Robotics Inc.	$51,836 $51,836
Other	$17,029 Xvision $14,675	Thoracolumbar $699	ACTIVL $242	Excelsius - GPS $180	Mobi-C $168	Other $1,064

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$779,621
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$288,376
Consulting Fee	$252,639
Travel and Lodging	$39,238
Honoraria	$24,625
Other	$25,346

Research Payments

Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD has received 25 research payments totaling $1,606,997.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Christopher R. Good, MD.

Mazor Robotics LTD

2017

$1,290,020.00

Physician Covered Recipient

Stock Options

Biography

Dr. Christopher Good is a Reston, VA physician who specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Good include musculoskeletal problems, robotic surgery, and thoracic spine surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. Dr. Good completed his residency training at Hospital for Special Surgery.