Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell, MD

  • Shreveport, LA
  • Orthopedic surgeon
NPI1407346802PAC ID1456680537
Medicare patients, 2026
19
Part D claims, 2026
136
Publications
3
MIPS score, 2026
79
Hospital affiliations
1
Practice address
7925 Youree Dr Ste 200 Suite 200, Shreveport, LA 71105
Practice phone
Call (318) 212-3610
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Primary practice

Wk Orthopedic Clinic

Surgical practice · Shreveport, Louisiana

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Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell is an orthopedic surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana

Dr. Caldwell practices at Wk Orthopedic Clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Dr. Caldwell's NPI, 1407346802, was assigned on May 11, 2018. Dr. Caldwell graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 2018. Dr. Caldwell holds Texas license U9485.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
1456680537
NPI enumeration date
May 11, 2018
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(318) 212-3610
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
34
Medical school graduation
2018

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell practices at Wk Orthopedic Clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana

Dr. Caldwell's primary practice is Wk Orthopedic Clinic, at 7925 Youree Dr Ste 200 Suite 200, Shreveport, LA 71105. The practice phone is (318) 212-3610.

  • Wk Orthopedic Clinic
    7925 Youree Dr Ste 200 Suite 200, Shreveport, LA 71105Phone(318) 212-3610

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Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell is affiliated with 7 sites of care and 4 medical groups

Dr. Caldwell's primary practice is Wk Orthopedic Clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Caldwell is also affiliated with Willis Knighton North. The medical group on file is LSU Health Shreveport. Dmand AI also links Dr. Caldwell to 3 more medical groups, 2 group practices and clinics, 2 home health agencies and 1 ambulatory surgery center, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Caldwell practices, 7 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Wk Orthopedic ClinicAvailable with a free account
+6 more sites and 3 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell is one of 292 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana

Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Caldwell's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dmand AI has Dr. Caldwell's licenses on file in 3 states: Texas, West Virginia and Louisiana.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Orthopaedic surgery, TexasPrimaryLicense U9485 · 2024 to 2027 · taxonomy 207X00000X
  • Student in an organized health care education/training program, West Virginiataxonomy 390200000X
  • Louisiana license2024 to 2025

Orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Caldwell

Counts of orthopedic surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell treated 19 Medicare patients in 2026, average age 72

CMS counts 19 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Caldwell in 2026. 75% of them have arthritis, and 75% have high blood pressure. Their average risk score is 1.78, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Caldwell's median patient age at 71, with 61% women.

Medicare patients, 202619
Average age72
Average risk score1.78

Chronic conditions among Dr. Caldwell's Medicare patients, 2026

  1. Arthritis75%
  2. High blood pressure75%
  3. High cholesterol75%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Caldwell's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 71

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women61%
  • Men37%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2026 data

Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell wrote 136 Medicare Part D claims in 2026

In 2026, Dr. Caldwell wrote 136 Medicare Part D claims for 60 patients. 81% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 116 of them, across 4 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $706 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 12 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 2026136
Drugs named by CMS4
Total drug cost$706
Part D patients60

Dr. Caldwell's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2026

  • Generic110 claims81%
  • Brand-name26 claims19%

Dr. Caldwell's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Caldwell's Part D claims, 2026

  • Opioids40%55 of 136 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 122024: 116867%

Drugs named by CMS: 4 in 2024, 1 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2026 data

Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell scored 79 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2026

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 79 out of 100 for Dr. Caldwell for performance year 2026, reported as part of a group. Dr. Caldwell accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 27 procedures of hip replacement by Dr. Caldwell, more than 73% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Dr. Caldwell's MIPS scores, performance year 2026

  • 79of 100Final score
  • 76.3of 100Quality
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities
  • 75of 100Cost

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Where Dr. Caldwell ranks in Medicare procedure volume

Hip replacement
73rd percentile27 procedures
Knee replacement
53rd percentile20 procedures

CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2026 data; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell has 3 publications on record

Dmand AI links 3 papers to Dr. Caldwell, published from 2021 to 2025. Dr. Caldwell has published most often in Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil. Dr. Caldwell's most frequent co-authors are Richard Shane Barton, MD, David Christian Berken, MD and Brad J. Chauvin, MD.

Papers3
Years published2021 to 2025

Dr. Caldwell's papers by year, 2021 to 2025

Dr. Caldwell's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Caldwell

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell received $16,837 in industry payments from 2024 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 79 general payments to Dr. Caldwell from 10 drug and device companies from 2024 to 2025. Grants make up the largest share, 59% of the total. Smith & Nephew, Inc. paid the most, $10,335.

General payments to Dr. Caldwell by program year, 2024 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Caldwell by kind, 2024 to 2025

$16.8Kin total
  • Grants$10,00059%
  • Food and beverage$4,46527%
  • Travel and lodging$2,37214%

Companies that paid Dr. Caldwell the most, 2024 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University

Dr. Caldwell graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 2018.

  1. Medical schoolBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University

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Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell accepts plans from 23 insurance carriers

Dr. Caldwell is in network with 23 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 13. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • Elevance
  • HCSC
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Humana
  • +15 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Caldwell accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO13
  2. HMO9
  3. Medicare8
  4. POS6
  5. EPO4
  6. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell's NPI number?

Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell's NPI number is 1407346802. It was assigned on May 11, 2018, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell?

Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell is an orthopedic surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).

Where does Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell practice?

Dr. Caldwell practices at 7925 Youree Dr Ste 200 Suite 200, Shreveport, LA 71105. Dr. Caldwell's primary practice is Wk Orthopedic Clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dmand AI also links Dr. Caldwell to 3 medical groups, 2 group practices and clinics, 2 home health agencies and 1 ambulatory surgery center, and a free account names each one.

What is Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Caldwell is (318) 212-3610. Dmand AI also checks direct phone and mobile numbers, available with a free account.

What is Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell's email address?

Dmand AI checks professional and personal email addresses for Dr. Caldwell through healthcare-specific waterfall enrichment. They are available with a free Dmand AI account.

What is Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell's medical license number?

Dr. Caldwell holds Texas license U9485, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Caldwell in Texas (2024 to 2027), West Virginia and Louisiana (2024 to 2025).

Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell affiliated with?

Dr. Caldwell is affiliated with Willis Knighton North.

What medical group is Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell part of?

Dr. Caldwell is linked to LSU Health Shreveport. Dmand AI links Dr. Caldwell to 3 more medical groups, named with a free account.

Who does Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell practice with?

Dmand AI links 790 HCPs to Dr. Caldwell's primary medical group, 17 of them orthopedic surgeons. A free account lists them, with verified contacts.

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Does Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS lists Dr. Caldwell as accepting Medicare assignment.

What is Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell's MIPS score?

Dr. Caldwell's MIPS final score for performance year 2026 is 79 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell see?

CMS counts 19 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Caldwell in 2026, with an average age of 72.

Where did Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell go to medical school?

Dr. Caldwell graduated from Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University in 2018.

What drugs does Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Caldwell's most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxycodone HCl, Meloxicam and Tranexamic Acid.

Has Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $16,837 in general payments to Dr. Caldwell from 10 companies from 2024 to 2025. The largest total came from Smith & Nephew, Inc.

How long has Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell been practicing?

Dr. Caldwell graduated from medical school in 2018, 8 years ago.

Does Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell do research?

Dmand AI links 3 publications to Dr. Caldwell, published from 2021 to 2025.

Who does Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell publish with?

Dr. Caldwell's most frequent co-authors are Richard Shane Barton, MD (2 shared papers), David Christian Berken, MD (1 shared paper) and Brad J. Chauvin, MD (1 shared paper).

What EHR does Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell's practice use?

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Wk Orthopedic Clinic and at 6 more sites and 3 medical groups. The vendor and product are available with a free Dmand AI account.

What insurance does Dr. Christopher D. Caldwell accept?

Dr. Caldwell is in network with 23 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 13. Check the plan with the practice before a visit. The full carrier list is available with a free Dmand AI account.

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