Active NPI 1679884068 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Robert Vitale , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Fort Wayne, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Vitale, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010, Dr. Vitale delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5050 N CLINTON ST.

Dr. Vitale maintains professional affiliations with Rau Physical Therapy Inc, Mclaren Macomb and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level 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

5050 N Clinton St

Fort Wayne, IN 468255886

Telephone 2604848551

Fax 2604825060

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopaedics Northeast Pc Facility NPI 1740268796

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Fort Wayne, IN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -1.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.8 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

47 Specialists

Practicing in Fort Wayne, IN (530 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

56.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vitale (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Fort Wayne Specialty Average (17.8 Years) 17.8 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
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	60	32	$122.93	$54.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	38	$91.51	$68.34
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	36	$486.23	$139.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	33	26	$230.91	$83.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	23	$142.71	$86.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	15	$128.88	$102.36
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	13	$182.50	$152.93
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$628.50	$184.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	46	$84.08	$67.18
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	60	26	$92.87	$41.59
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	39	39	$468.57	$135.09
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	26	17	$30.68	$9.01
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	22	$223.26	$81.79
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	13	$24.56	$9.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	17	$123.83	$100.50
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	18	13	$23.20	$9.35
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	12	$176.00	$147.46
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$320.96	$87.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	45	$80.90	$68.47
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	46	26	$95.52	$45.84
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	38	22	$22.58	$9.51
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	24	24	$306.82	$105.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	19	$118.95	$101.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$449.28	$139.86
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	19	14	$156.25	$40.30
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	17	$578.16	$204.30
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	11	$211.70	$73.35
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	14	12	$45.39	$12.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	47	$78.36	$70.36
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	46	45	$555.04	$206.49
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	39	29	$204.65	$74.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	36	24	$115.56	$50.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	26	$124.79	$104.66
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	18	11	$285.23	$107.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$44.59	$36.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$222.20	$144.15
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	13	12	$21.84	$16.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$143.36	$88.74

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	72	46	$117.50	$83.87
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	47	47	$536.86	$214.06
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	43	39	$196.50	$76.04
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	40	24	$23.76	$11.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	14	$246.99	$47.74
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	16	12	$17.70	$8.97
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	11	$177.47	$118.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	12	$72.00	$54.25
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	11	11	$21.76	$16.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	44	$71.95	$51.30
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	45	43	$518.19	$207.69
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	42	21	$24.70	$11.56
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	38	31	$191.01	$74.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	27	$109.29	$81.04
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	34	27	$157.95	$48.91
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	30	26	$41.05	$16.29
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	27	11	$16.30	$8.41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	18	11	$18.32	$9.79
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	18	17	$249.72	$64.88
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	14	$34.18	$26.43
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$395.20	$141.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$124.31	$77.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$183.00	$134.43

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	58	36	$114.93	$80.87
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	53	51	$271.44	$106.02
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	41	21	$21.07	$11.55
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	32	13	$26.52	$9.77
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	32	32	$395.20	$141.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	28	$73.35	$53.00
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	29	11	$12.57	$9.08
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	28	13	$15.14	$9.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	26	21	$114.62	$52.54
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	24	18	$195.49	$73.18
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	20	13	$138.32	$40.68
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	19	13	$15.52	$9.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$183.00	$134.79
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	15	14	$352.56	$123.03
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	14	13	$242.77	$64.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	101	96	$209.78	$68.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	61	$209.00	$68.71
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	46	27	$118.52	$36.35
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	30	16	$91.00	$28.02
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	27	12	$123.00	$29.15
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	26	24	$89.87	$10.94
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	26	26	$271.44	$101.23
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	25	25	$4714.43	$1179.88
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	21	16	$87.04	$9.16
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	20	12	$99.00	$31.53
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	18	18	$4391.52	$1103.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$123.22	$76.40
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	16	16	$118.56	$37.61
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	14	14	$343.00	$105.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IN 02004802A

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MI 5101018805

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA 20A14021

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0801X

State License IN 02004802A

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

201368500 (IN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Caqh

12488756

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rau Physical Therapy Inc

193 E Jefferson St, Frankenmuth, MI 487341935

Mclaren Macomb

37399 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 480363672

Mclaren Macomb

1000 Harrington St, Mount Clemens, MI 480432920

Phone: 8104938000

Mclaren Macomb

1030 Harrigton St, Mount Clemens, MI 480432967

Mclaren Macomb

36500 S Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, MI 480351772

Mclaren Macomb

1030 Harrington St, Mount Clemens, MI 480432918

Phone: 5864933297

Secondary Practice Locations

7920 W Jefferson Blvd

Fort Wayne, IN 468044168

Phone: 2604848551

1500 Provident Dr Ste B

Warsaw, IN 465803297

Phone: 5742698301

11136 Parkview Circle Dr

Fort Wayne, IN 468451730

Phone: 2604848551

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Anthony Dzigbordi

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003517954

Abigail Gann , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003639956

Physician Assistant

Lisa Tompa , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013919018

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Craig Dyer , ATC

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NPI 1013977354

Certified Athletic Trainer

Dr. Sarah Lasalle , DO

Anesthesiology

NPI 1023399128

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Felicia Wehrle

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1023764990

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 23, 2018

Registered at 5052 N CLINTON ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 468255822 (Tel: 2604848551)

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NPI Profile Active September 07, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 07, 2016

Registered at 5050 N CLINTON ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 468255886 (Tel: 2604848551)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2016

Registered at 5050 N CLINTON ST, FORT WAYNE, IN 468255886 (Tel: 2604848551)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 07, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER VITALE, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 07, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #02004802A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 30, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679884068

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 30, 2010

Last Update: October 23, 2018

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5052 N Clinton St

Fort Wayne, IN 468255822

Phone: 2604848551

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