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Active NPI 1669052049 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Taylor , MD

Anesthesiology • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Taylor, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2021, Dr. Taylor delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1200 PLEASANT ST.

Dr. Taylor is affiliated with Associated Anesthesiologists Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1200 Pleasant St

Des Moines, IA 503091406

Telephone 5152416372
Fax 5152415375
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2021

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
5 Yrs -13.4 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
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Taylor (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Des Moines Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-20
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IA MD-54313

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.

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

Associated Anesthesiologists Pc

1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091406

Phone: 5154011950

Secondary Practice Locations

1211 Medical Center Dr

Nashville, TN 372320004

Phone: 6159361830

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 20, 2025

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 20, 2025

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 04, 2024

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR, MD

NPI Profile Active April 10, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 10, 2021

Registered at 1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR, NASHVILLE, TN 372320004 (Tel: 6159361830)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2021

Registered at 1211 MEDICAL CENTER DR, NASHVILLE, TN 372320004

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 10, 2021

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER JENKS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 10, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 10, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669052049
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 10, 2021
Last Update: June 20, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 236

West Des Moines, IA 502666720

Phone: 5154011950

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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