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Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (1991)

1800 Mcfarland Boulevard N Suite 220
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

(205) 759-2851

Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM is a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM is affiliated with 360CARE SERVICES OF AL LLC.

Office Locations

1800 Mcfarland Boulevard N Suite 220
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

(205) 759-2851

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

nail debridement

By Affordability:

ligament injection

nail trimming

nursing home care

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM performed more nail debridement (removal of diseased nail matter) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ligament injection, nail trimming, nursing home care, removal of benign hyperkeratosis, removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), skin procedures, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection 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 25%

By Volume:

nursing home care

In 2012, Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM performed more nursing home care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2012 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	768
doctor visit	683
excision	79
incision and drainage	14
injections	37
lower extremity surgery	20
minor procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	54
nail avulsion	53
nail procedures	770
nerve block	12
skin surgery	14
X-rays	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2013 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail avulsion and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	791
doctor visit	738
excision	49
incision and drainage	15
injections	45
lower extremity surgery	32
minor procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	29
nail avulsion	62
nail procedures	827
skin surgery	15
X-rays	29

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	721
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	343
85 and over	187
Less than 65	138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2014 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, excision and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	898
doctor visit	665
excision	90
incision and drainage	11
injections	43
lower extremity surgery	33
minor procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	26
nail avulsion	53
nail procedures	861
skin surgery	11
X-rays	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	773
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	364
85 and over	211
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	49
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2015 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, excision and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	883
doctor visit	660
excision	71
incision and drainage	12
injections	56
lower extremity surgery	20
minor procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	16
nail avulsion	50
nail procedures	862
skin surgery	12
X-rays	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	744
Female	1250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1528
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	618
From 75 to 84	722
85 and over	392
Less than 65	262

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2016 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), injections and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1005
doctor visit	564
excision	38
injections	57
lower extremity surgery	25
nail avulsion	51
nail procedures	1018

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	613

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	771
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	373
85 and over	196
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	51
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, excision and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	804
doctor visit	535
excision	64
injections	59
nail avulsion	47
nail procedures	787
nerve block	12
pain management	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	160
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	51
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2018 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail avulsion and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	11
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	710
doctor visit	417
incision and drainage	11
injections	36
minor procedures	11
nail avulsion	43
nail procedures	753
skin surgery	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	633
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	172
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	50
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2019 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision and nail avulsion.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	24
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1005
doctor visit	468
excision	65
incision and drainage	24
injections	24
minor procedures	24
nail avulsion	34
nail procedures	1012
skin surgery	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	626

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	769
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	365
85 and over	247
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	37
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nail procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	885
doctor visit	360
excision	67
incision and drainage	12
injections	30
minor procedures	12
nail avulsion	29
nail procedures	847
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74
skin procedures	74
skin surgery	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	697
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	235
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	37
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2021 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	933
doctor visit	413
excision	32
incision and drainage	12
injections	28
minor procedures	12
nail avulsion	13
nail procedures	964
nursing home care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	129
skin procedures	129
skin surgery	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	640

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	822
Black	190
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	357
85 and over	336
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	49
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL during 2022 were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nursing home care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	1114
doctor visit	399
excision	36
injections	17
nail procedures	1127
nursing home care	249
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	110
skin procedures	110

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	849

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1022
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	450
85 and over	412
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	48
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Tuscaloosa, AL were nail procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), nursing home care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

abscess drainage	13
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	890
doctor visit	536
excision	59
incision and drainage	13
injections	39
lower extremity surgery	26
minor procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	31
nail avulsion	43
nail procedures	893
nerve block	12
nursing home care	130
pain management	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	104
skin procedures	104
skin surgery	13
X-rays	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	762
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	351
85 and over	231
Less than 65	116
65 to 74	280

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1991. He has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (1991)

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

360CARE SERVICES OF AL LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$124 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $124
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$80 LUZU LULICONAZOLE $80
Organogenesis Inc.	$12 Apligraf $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$216

Biography

Dr. Christopher Deporter practices foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Deporter obtained a license to practice in Alabama.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher J. Deporter, DPM From 2012 - 2022

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