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Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

5831 Bee Ridge Road Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34233

(941) 378-5100

Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD is an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

Office Locations

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

5831 Bee Ridge Road Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34233

(941) 378-5100

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5831 Bee Ridge Road Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34239

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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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Christopher Sforzo, founder of Sarasota-based Florida Orthopedic Specialists and Sports Medicine, addressed members of the American Medical Tennis Association during their national meeting at...”—"BUSINESS PEOPLE", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, November 2015

“The Society for Tennis Medicine and Science cited the work of Dr. Christopher Sforzo, co-founder of Florida Orthopedic Specialists and Sports Medicine, in the January issue of "Inside the STMS,"...”—"Business people", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, June 2014

“Sarasota-Bradenton orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Christopher Sforzo was host and chairman for the recent 2007 University of Florida Hand Fellows Annual Meeting at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.”—"Business buzz", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, August 2007

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthroscopic biceps tenodesis

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

arthroscopic shoulder debridement

injections

joint aspiration

joint surgery

minimally invasive surgery

musculoskeletal imaging

upper extremity surgery

X-rays

By Affordability:

arthroscopic biceps tenodesis

biceps tenodesis

tendon sheath incision

trigger finger surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD performed more arthroscopic biceps tenodesis, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder debridement, injections, joint aspiration, joint surgery, minimally invasive surgery, musculoskeletal imaging, upper extremity surgery, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic biceps tenodesis, biceps tenodesis, tendon sheath incision, and trigger finger surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

arthroscopic acromioplasty

decompression surgery

joint reconstruction

wrist X-ray

By Affordability:

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

rotator cuff repair

rotator cuff surgery

total joint replacement

X-rays

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD performed more arthroscopic acromioplasty, decompression surgery, joint reconstruction, and wrist X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, rotator cuff repair, rotator cuff surgery, total joint replacement, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

arm X-ray

tendon surgery

total shoulder replacement

By Affordability:

arm immobilization

arm X-ray

arthroscopic shoulder debridement

carpal tunnel surgery

carpometacarpal interposition arthroplasty

casting

endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery

hand arthroplasty

hand X-ray

joint X-ray

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

shoulder arthroplasty

shoulder arthroscopy

shoulder debridement

shoulder reconstruction

shoulder replacement

shoulder surgery

tendon insertion injection

tendon origin injection

total shoulder replacement

wrist X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD performed more arm X-ray, tendon surgery, and total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arm immobilization, arm X-ray, arthroscopic shoulder debridement, carpal tunnel surgery, carpometacarpal (CMC) interposition arthroplasty, casting (cast application), endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, hand arthroplasty, hand X-ray, joint X-ray, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder debridement, shoulder reconstruction, shoulder replacement, shoulder surgery, tendon insertion injection, tendon origin injection, total shoulder replacement, and wrist 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 R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2012 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

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

aspiration	292
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
decompression surgery	75
doctor visit	910
excision	14
injections	458
joint surgery	67
minimally invasive procedures	100
musculoskeletal imaging	274
nerve procedures	61
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tendon surgery	69
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	169
X-rays	274

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2013 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

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

aspiration	368
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
decompression surgery	75
doctor visit	1058
excision	12
injections	539
joint surgery	99
minimally invasive procedures	125
musculoskeletal imaging	354
nerve procedures	49
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
tendon surgery	83
transplant procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	207
X-rays	354

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	663
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	64
Less than 65	34

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2014 were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays and aspiration.

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

aspiration	365
capsulotomy	11
decompression surgery	67
doctor visit	1178
injections	552
joint surgery	62
minimally invasive procedures	86
musculoskeletal imaging	386
nerve procedures	47
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of internal scar tissue	11
tendon surgery	65
transplant procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	174
X-rays	386

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	702
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	75
Less than 65	30

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2015 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

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

aspiration	396
decompression surgery	63
doctor visit	1234
injections	618
joint surgery	46
minimally invasive procedures	81
musculoskeletal imaging	342
nerve procedures	47
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	77
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	170
X-rays	342

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	728
Female	860

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1524
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	850
From 75 to 84	506
85 and over	178
Less than 65	54

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2016 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

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

aspiration	408
decompression surgery	92
doctor visit	1134
excision	19
immobilization	13
injections	630
joint surgery	99
minimally invasive procedures	128
musculoskeletal imaging	356
nerve procedures	69
reconstructive surgery	21
synovectomy	13
tendon surgery	84
transplant procedures	21
upper extremity surgery	252
X-rays	356

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	757
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	91
Less than 65	23

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2017 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

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

aspiration	450
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	83
doctor visit	1146
immobilization	13
injections	669
joint surgery	77
minimally invasive procedures	124
musculoskeletal imaging	325
nerve procedures	61
reconstructive surgery	14
tendon surgery	70
transplant procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	208
X-rays	325

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	427

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	746
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	83
Less than 65	24

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2018 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

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

aspiration	463
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
decompression surgery	81
doctor visit	1170
fracture surgery	11
immobilization	14
injections	702
joint surgery	125
minimally invasive procedures	155
musculoskeletal imaging	381
nerve procedures	49
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	19
tendon surgery	93
transplant procedures	21
upper extremity surgery	261
X-rays	381

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	383
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	794
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	437
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	92
Less than 65	22

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2019 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

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

aspiration	476
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
decompression surgery	74
doctor visit	1327
immobilization	14
injections	754
joint surgery	104
minimally invasive procedures	128
musculoskeletal imaging	456
nerve procedures	49
reconstructive surgery	25
tendon surgery	91
transplant procedures	24
upper extremity surgery	230
X-rays	456

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	878
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	496
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	111
Less than 65	12

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2020 were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays and aspiration.

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

aspiration	439
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	35
decompression surgery	102
doctor visit	1480
excision	16
immobilization	26
injections	711
joint surgery	181
minimally invasive procedures	222
musculoskeletal imaging	474
nerve procedures	57
reconstructive surgery	16
tendon surgery	94
transplant procedures	18
upper extremity surgery	305
X-rays	474

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	417
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	878
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	531
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	83
Less than 65	23

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2021 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

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

aspiration	604
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
decompression surgery	87
doctor visit	1509
fracture surgery	12
injections	904
joint surgery	155
minimally invasive procedures	184
musculoskeletal imaging	473
nerve procedures	47
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	18
tendon surgery	98
transplant procedures	17
upper extremity surgery	283
X-rays	473

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	890
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	499
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	91
Less than 65	15

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2022 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

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

aspiration	603
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	30
decompression surgery	105
doctor visit	1660
immobilization	14
injections	885
joint surgery	156
minimally invasive procedures	187
musculoskeletal imaging	445
nerve procedures	65
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	17
tendon surgery	89
transplant procedures	18
upper extremity surgery	281
X-rays	445

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	489
Female	547

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	950
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	411
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL during 2023 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

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

aspiration	730
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
decompression surgery	92
doctor visit	1957
immobilization	14
injections	1088
joint surgery	224
minimally invasive procedures	205
musculoskeletal imaging	563
nerve procedures	48
reconstructive surgery	67
tendon surgery	83
transplant procedures	24
upper extremity surgery	318
X-rays	563

2023 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	527
Female	660

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1082
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	602
From 75 to 84	458
85 and over	116
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sarasota, FL were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	466
capsulotomy	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
decompression surgery	83
doctor visit	1313
excision	15
fracture surgery	11
immobilization	15
injections	709
joint surgery	116
minimally invasive procedures	143
musculoskeletal imaging	402
nerve procedures	54
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	20
removal of internal scar tissue	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
synovectomy	13
tendon surgery	83
transplant procedures	17
upper extremity surgery	238
X-rays	402

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

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

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	475

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	822
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	29

**Age**
75 to 84	306
85 and over	82
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	456

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	12
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

HCA Florida Healthcare

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,003 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $1,949	$3,054
MVP Orthopedics Inc	$894 $894
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$728 Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium $306	AETOS Shoulder System $94	Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $80	NA $73	Acufex $49	Other $126
Stryker Corporation	$395 Reunion $182	Variax $92	autofix $56	ALPHAVENT $53	Precision $13
Coastal Medical Technologies LLC	$371 $371
Other	$1,819 XIAFLEX $391	Zilretta $318	iNSitu Hip System $101	mi-eye $66	Dynasplint $52	Other $891

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,271
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000
Consulting Fee	$1,925
Education	$670
Travel and Lodging	$344

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Dr. Christopher R. Sforzo, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $2,200.

Biography

Dr. Christopher Sforzo is a specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His clinical interests encompass musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Sforzo graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. His professional affiliations include Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and HCA Florida Healthcare.

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