Christopher B Bookout, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

(850) 623-0543Milton, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christopher B Bookout, M.D. practices as part of a group orthopedic surgeon practice in Milton, FL. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 76 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in FLSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Milton36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5797dNPPES updated 2010-06-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5750 Berryhill Rd, Milton, FL 32570-8276

Fax: (850) 623-5479
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

64.89/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.7 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

23.29%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+18.2 pts)

23.29% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

418

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

196

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

571

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $7k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Wayne State University School of Medicine

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 501330

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Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Christopher B Bookout

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher B Bookout for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Milton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christopher B Bookout

NPI records show Dr. Bookout as active with telehealth listed in Milton, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (850) 623-0543.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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