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Dr. Christopher T Lensing , MD

Anesthesiology • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Lensing, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2017, Dr. Lensing delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1200 PLEASANT ST.

Dr. Lensing maintains professional affiliations with North Iowa Mercy Clinics, Associated Anesthesiologists Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1200 Pleasant St

Des Moines, IA 503091406

Telephone 5152416372
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Creighton University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -9.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
116 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (587 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Lensing (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Des Moines Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 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
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
12 12 $490.00 $40.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-26
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IA MD-49325

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Associated Anesthesiologists Pc

1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091406

Phone: 5154011950

North Iowa Mercy Clinics

1000 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 504012800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1053397083

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1083233878

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1114584497

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jennifer Thomsen , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1134100324

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1134533110

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1144451907

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2024

Registered at 1200 PLEASANT ST, DES MOINES, IA 503091406 (Tel: 5152416372)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2024

Anesthesiology (License #MD-49325 in IA)

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Updated Practice Location June 06, 2023

Registered at 4201 WESTOWN PKWY STE 236, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502666720 (Tel: 5154011950)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 06, 2023

Registered at 4201 WESTOWN PKWY STE 236, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502666720 (Tel: 5154011950)

NPI Profile Active April 19, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 19, 2017

Registered at 1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR, 2301 VUH, NASHVILLE, TN 372322732 (Tel: 6159361830)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 19, 2017

Registered at 1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR, 2301 VUH, NASHVILLE, TN 372322732 (Tel: 6159361830)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 19, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER LENSING, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 19, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 19, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265966972
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 19, 2017
Last Update: June 26, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 236

West Des Moines, IA 502666720

Phone: 5154011950

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