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Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO

Specializes in: Family Medicine
Professional interests include: cholesterol problems (lipid disorders), diabetes management, osteoporosis, and more.
4950 Buffalo Road
Erie, PA 16510

Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO is a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA specializing in family medicine. Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

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Office Locations

Allegheny Health Network

4950 Buffalo Road
Erie, PA 16510
(814) 899-7000
(814) 899-0334
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Some issues Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2024

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

preventive care

In 2012, Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO performed more preventive care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 296
preventive care 36
thoracic (chest) imaging 27
vaccines 36
X-rays 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 340
preventive care 50
thoracic (chest) imaging 21
vaccines 50
X-rays 21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 74
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 137
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 21
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2013

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2014 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 19
doctor visit 320
lab tests 19
preventive care 82
thoracic (chest) imaging 13
vaccines 63
X-rays 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 76
Female 78
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 134
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 25
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2014

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 14
doctor visit 354
lab tests 14
preventive care 127
thoracic (chest) imaging 19
vaccines 113
X-rays 19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 178
Female 158
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 306
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 146
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 50
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2015

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 18
doctor visit 388
lab tests 18
preventive care 120
thoracic (chest) imaging 13
vaccines 102
X-rays 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 95
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 172
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 27
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2016

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 23
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 34
doctor visit 580
lab tests 34
preventive care 183
vaccines 127

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 189
Female 179
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 345
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 165
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 69
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2017

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Dementia 10
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 65
doctor visit 721
lab tests 65
preventive care 229
vaccines 148

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 201
Female 174
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 353
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 72
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2018

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 3
Osteoperosis 3
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Dementia 11
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 61
doctor visit 658
lab tests 61
preventive care 176
vaccines 100

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 181
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 317
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 166
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 54
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2019

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 26
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 49
doctor visit 488
lab tests 49
preventive care 157
vaccines 94

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 149
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 278
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 42
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2020

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2021 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 66
doctor visit 618
lab tests 66
preventive care 158
vaccines 80

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 198
Female 229
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 402
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 225
From 75 to 84 120
85 and over 54
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2021

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2022 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 55
doctor visit 501
lab tests 55
preventive care 134
vaccines 65

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 155
Female 161
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 302
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 37
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2022

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 4
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 49
doctor visit 488
lab tests 49
preventive care 49

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 153
Female 150
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 165
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 26
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2023

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 27
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA during 2024 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 34
doctor visit 442
lab tests 34
preventive care 99
vaccines 48

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 155
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 276
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 163
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 22
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO in 2024

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Dementia 4
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Erie, PA were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

diabetes management 42
doctor visit 476
lab tests 42
preventive care 123
thoracic (chest) imaging 18
vaccines 85
X-rays 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO.

Gender
Male 138
Female 133
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 254
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 72
85 and over 38
Less than 65 25
65 to 74 135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Education & Training

He completed residency at Saint Vincent Health Center. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Saint Vincent Health Center

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 259 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher R. Serafini, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Erie, PA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Pfizer Inc. $311 ELIQUIS
$83 		COLOGUARD
$70 		LYRICA
$45 		EUCRISA
$36 		TRUMENBA
$28 		Other
$50
Novo Nordisk Inc $199 Victoza
$25 		Tresiba
$25 		Saxenda
$23
$125
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $173 INVOKANA
$118 		XARELTO
$44 		INVOKAMET
$11
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $115 JANUMET XR
$51 		BELSOMRA
$23 		STEGLATRO
$16 		DULERA
$13 		GARDASIL9
$11
Astellas Pharma US Inc $72 Myrbetriq
$72
Other $515 BASAGLAR
$64 		BREO
$45 		FARXIGA
$41 		Repatha
$30 		PRALUENT
$28 		Other
$307
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,372
Education $12

Biography

Dr. Christopher Serafini specializes in family medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Serafini include warts, heart problems, and physical exams. He is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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