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Dr. Christopher Paul Varacallo, DO, CAQSM

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Family Medicine

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health, concussion, and more.

265 Holiday Inn Road Route 68
Clarion, PA 16214

(814) 297-8861

Dr. Christopher Paul Varacallo, DO, CAQSM is a sports medicine doctor in Du Bois, PA specializing in sports medicine and family medicine. He graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Paul Varacallo, DO, CAQSM is affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare and DUBOIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

Office Locations

Address:

123 Hospital Avenue
Du Bois, PA 15801

Address:

265 Holiday Inn Road Route 68
Clarion, PA 16214

Address:

621 S Main Street
Du Bois, PA 15801

Address:

761 Johnsonburg Road Suite 310
Saint Marys, PA 15857

Some issues Dr. Christopher Paul Varacallo, DO, CAQSM 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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

"https://www.phhealthcare.org/news/penn-highlands-healthcare-news/penn-highlands-healthcare-offers-cutting-edge-tendonitis-relief-in-clarion", Penn Highlands Healthcare

"https://www.phhealthcare.org/news/penn-highlands-healthcare-news/penn-highlands-physician-offers-faster-recovery-for-carpal-tunnel-surgery-now-in-clarion", Penn Highlands Healthcare

"https://www.phhealthcare.org/news/penn-highlands-healthcare-news/penn-highlands-healthcare-is-training-tomorrow-s-physicians-today", Penn Highlands Healthcare

doctor visit	24

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
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

aspiration	710
doctor visit	1161
injections	954
pain management	106

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	286

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	54
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

aspiration	1077
doctor visit	1521
injections	1372
lower extremity surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
pain management	142
tendon surgery	33

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	362

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	64
Less than 65	125

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

aspiration	1039
doctor visit	892
injections	1334
lower extremity surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	27
pain management	122
tendon surgery	27

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	63
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

aspiration	898
doctor visit	956
injections	1515
nerve block	330
pain management	419

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	628
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	80
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

aspiration	939
doctor visit	903
injections	1917
nerve block	612
pain management	716

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	718
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	90
Less than 65	114

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

aspiration	1736
doctor visit	1340
injections	5517
nerve block	2643
pain management	2944

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Paul Varacallo, DO, CAQSM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Paul Varacallo, DO, CAQSM treated as a sports medicine doctor in Du Bois, PA were injections, nerve block, aspiration and pain management.

aspiration	1067
doctor visit	971
injections	2104
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
nerve block	1195
pain management	742
tendon surgery	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Paul Varacallo, DO, CAQSM.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	202
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	35
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	133

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Paul Varacallo, DO, CAQSM From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	4
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Paul Varacallo, DO, CAQSM graduated from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Fairview Hospital. He is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine American Medical Society of Sports Medicine American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians American Academy of Family Physicians American Osteopathic Association and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2011)

Residency: Fairview Hospital

Board Certification: American College of Sports Medicine American Medical Society of Sports Medicine American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians American Academy of Family Physicians American Osteopathic Association

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Paul Varacallo, DO, CAQSM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn Highlands Healthcare

DUBOIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$244,445 Iovera $162,207	Exparel $42,244	Zilretta $38,742	IOVERA SYSTEM $1,236	$16
HydroCision, Inc.	$29,072 TenJet $15,454	AlloJet $13,618
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.	$4,724 Zilretta $4,724
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.	$4,424 Zilretta $4,424
Horizon Pharma plc	$1,699 Duexis $1,550	NO_PRODUCT $62	PENNSAID $48	KRYSTEXXA $40
Other	$2,953 ULTRAGUIDETFR $959	TRIATHLON $378	EUFLEXXA $340	Mako $136	Durolane $121	Other $1,019

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$215,418
Honoraria	$40,949
Travel and Lodging	$24,068
Food and Beverage	$6,865
Education	$17

Biography

Dr. Christopher Varacallo is a physician who specializes in family medicine and sports medicine. Dr. Varacallo is professionally affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare. He is a graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.