Active NPI 1346531563 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Dru , MD

Urology • Ventura, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Dru, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Ventura, CA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Dru delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 300 HILLMONT AVE BLDG 340.

Dr. Dru is affiliated with County Of Ventura and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

300 Hillmont Ave Bldg 340

Ventura, CA 930031651

Telephone 8056526210

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Ventura, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -5.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Ventura, CA (1624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

33.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dru (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Ventura Specialty Average (20.7 Years) 20.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	70	$383.94	$100.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	44	$259.74	$67.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$521.97	$137.13
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	26	24	$567.15	$148.78
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	12	$1526.14	$80.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$141.00	$36.27
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	17	16	$1336.24	$76.67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	15	$2987.00	$177.57
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	16	11	$1072.69	$50.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$326.00	$84.10
76873 Ultrasound of prostate	12	12	$527.00	$79.03
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$1314.00	$132.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,701	22	$2.00	$0.15
81003 Automated urinalysis test	260	200	$14.00	$2.19
87798 Detection test for organism	234	15	$105.00	$34.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	144	$335.00	$131.01
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	166	117	$25.00	$8.35
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	90	15	$105.00	$34.39
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	90	80	$32.00	$11.32
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	73	57	$61.00	$18.02
J9201 Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg	70	11	$45.00	$3.62
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	59	47	$278.39	$80.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	42	$231.00	$92.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	41	41	$506.00	$170.22
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	40	18	$191.00	$63.85
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	37	21	$192.49	$64.13
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	34	30	$450.00	$183.34
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	31	28	$27.00	$6.68
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	22	18	$121.00	$50.03
82565 Blood creatinine level	21	20	$17.00	$5.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$332.00	$114.83
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	19	19	$354.00	$79.42
87641 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique	18	15	$105.00	$34.39
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	18	15	$105.00	$34.39
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	18	15	$105.00	$34.39
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	18	15	$105.00	$34.39
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	18	15	$105.00	$34.39
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	17	14	$86.00	$25.29
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	15	15	$1295.80	$425.24
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	14	12	$274.71	$91.16
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	12	12	$454.50	$150.69
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$621.00	$142.57
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	11	11	$1149.00	$279.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,500	12	$2.00	$0.12
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	1,000	26	$6.00	$2.81
87798 Detection test for organism	572	36	$105.00	$34.67
81003 Automated urinalysis test	311	220	$14.00	$2.21
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	220	36	$105.00	$34.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	116	$335.00	$131.86
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	132	98	$25.00	$2.96
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	132	36	$210.00	$69.35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	87	73	$450.00	$185.96
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	80	75	$32.00	$11.18
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	64	47	$61.00	$18.17
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	56	48	$253.57	$78.73
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$506.00	$169.24
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	44	36	$105.00	$34.67
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	44	36	$105.00	$34.67
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	44	36	$105.00	$34.67
87641 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique	44	36	$105.00	$34.67
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	44	36	$105.00	$34.67
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	40	33	$192.00	$65.72
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	38	35	$27.00	$6.43
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	37	27	$279.00	$92.04
74019 X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	28	21	$112.00	$27.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	23	$231.00	$90.38
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	22	19	$86.00	$25.48
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	20	16	$248.00	$81.52
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	18	18	$354.00	$80.82
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	16	16	$493.00	$142.60
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	15	15	$622.00	$116.35
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$639.00	$227.14
82565 Blood creatinine level	15	14	$17.00	$5.07
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	14	11	$44.00	$14.91
51990 Suture suspension of bladder canal (urethra) to control leakage using an endoscope	13	13	$2274.00	$584.09
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$121.00	$38.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,851	17	$2.00	$0.12
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	883	23	$6.00	$2.85
81003 Automated urinalysis test	228	168	$14.00	$2.25
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	106	85	$32.00	$11.00
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	102	70	$25.00	$3.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	83	$335.00	$134.57
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	72	58	$450.00	$187.05
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	61	44	$61.00	$18.39
74019 X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	41	25	$112.00	$27.65
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	37	34	$424.19	$82.09
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	37	27	$192.00	$67.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$506.00	$173.60
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	31	23	$270.77	$94.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	30	$231.00	$94.93
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	24	20	$27.00	$6.93
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	20	12	$86.00	$25.81
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	20	16	$121.00	$38.99
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	17	$621.00	$203.45
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	17	12	$241.65	$83.95
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	17	16	$1272.53	$398.60
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	16	16	$354.00	$83.57
82565 Blood creatinine level	14	14	$17.00	$5.12
51990 Suture suspension of bladder canal (urethra) to control leakage using an endoscope	13	12	$2147.15	$416.21
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	12	12	$622.00	$121.70
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	11	$493.00	$149.47
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$580.27	$154.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,550	15	$1.57	$0.11
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	879	23	$5.99	$2.80
81003 Automated urinalysis test	164	127	$14.00	$2.23
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	75	64	$33.39	$10.75
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	65	53	$25.00	$2.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	54	45	$230.06	$76.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	44	$334.92	$111.70
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	41	34	$449.85	$146.67
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	33	24	$259.94	$87.20
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	30	21	$192.43	$63.66
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	30	25	$657.27	$82.72
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	18	$121.00	$39.95
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	24	19	$61.00	$18.34
74019 X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	23	20	$111.13	$25.25
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	23	23	$26.78	$8.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$505.90	$168.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$621.00	$206.11
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	15	13	$235.47	$78.48
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$638.43	$212.54
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$139.83	$46.55
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$475.55	$149.96
82565 Blood creatinine level	11	11	$17.00	$5.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	3,075	25	$1.12	$0.11
81003 Automated urinalysis test	214	139	$14.00	$2.44
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	132	99	$41.23	$13.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	61	$260.41	$109.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	51	$192.19	$74.89
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	54	53	$481.57	$82.09
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	52	39	$25.00	$2.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$372.65	$165.91
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	42	18	$191.00	$63.27
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	42	33	$419.24	$146.79
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	28	17	$260.29	$104.62
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	24	14	$228.08	$76.25
82565 Blood creatinine level	20	19	$15.90	$5.58
74019 X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	18	12	$93.22	$23.48
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	17	12	$188.18	$26.04
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	17	16	$28.35	$8.67
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	17	16	$285.82	$71.58
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast	17	17	$848.12	$263.55
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	15	$529.33	$203.55
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	13	13	$340.46	$129.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$319.45	$109.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	41	29	$14.00	$2.71
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	31	24	$43.00	$16.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	18	$119.00	$73.73
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	21	14	$25.00	$2.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$280.00	$166.33
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	15	15	$280.00	$85.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$181.00	$108.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-02-05

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License CA 125559

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License CO 0059814

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

County Of Ventura

300 Hillmont Ave, Ventura, CA 930031651

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Ryan Bowman , MD

Urology

NPI 1477766855

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Larry Schatz , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1841278827

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 05, 2024

Urology (License #0059814 in CO)

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Updated Practice Location December 28, 2023

Registered at 300 HILLMONT AVE BLDG 340, VENTURA, CA 930031651 (Tel: 4806211691)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 28, 2023

Registered at 300 HILLMONT AVE BLDG 340, VENTURA, CA 930031651 (Tel: 4806211691)

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Updated Practice Location August 02, 2018

Registered at 2777 MILE HIGH STADIUM CIR, DENVER, CO 802115222 (Tel: 3038258822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 02, 2018

Registered at 2777 MILE HIGH STADIUM CIR, DENVER, CO 802115222 (Tel: 3038258822)

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NPI Profile Active March 27, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2013

Registered at 8635 W 3RD ST STE 1070, LOS ANGELES, CA 900486137 (Tel: 3104234746)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2013

Registered at 8635 W 3RD ST STE 1070, LOS ANGELES, CA 900486137 (Tel: 3104234746)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2013

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER DRU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 21, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346531563

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 21, 2011

Last Update: February 05, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

300 Hillmont Ave Bldg 340

Ventura, CA 930031651

Phone: 8056526210

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