Active NPI 1790749174 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Anthony Vittetoe , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Des Moines, IA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Vittetoe, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Vittetoe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 213.

Dr. Vittetoe maintains professional affiliations with Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc, Sports Rehab And Professional Therapy Associates Inc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, x-ray of knee, 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213

Des Moines, IA 503162365

Telephone 5152241414

Fax 5152245140

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc Facility NPI 1255405221

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.3 Yrs

State Avg: 24.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

22 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (271 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vittetoe (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Des Moines Specialty Average (27.3 Years) 27.3 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
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	2,432	32	$37.50	$16.44
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,581	196	$15.00	$6.96
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	427	329	$130.00	$36.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	373	239	$272.60	$66.17
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	277	253	$180.00	$51.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	251	230	$285.00	$83.01
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	223	188	$150.00	$42.44
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	145	136	$4220.00	$1138.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	118	$400.00	$117.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	64	64	$520.00	$153.85
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	62	38	$1200.00	$512.55
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	60	59	$4030.00	$1147.29
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	52	37	$351.35	$95.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$370.00	$102.31
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	21	21	$170.00	$49.01
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	13	$1400.00	$138.62
27486 Revision of component of total knee joint prosthesis	12	11	$4405.00	$1226.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$405.00	$119.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	2,624	39	$37.50	$16.75
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,840	251	$15.00	$6.54
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	513	395	$130.00	$37.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	449	289	$265.72	$66.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	315	282	$180.00	$51.99
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	260	217	$150.00	$42.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	257	232	$285.00	$83.69
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	154	146	$4206.43	$1156.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	148	147	$400.00	$118.02
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	90	50	$1200.00	$510.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	78	78	$520.00	$154.43
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	69	67	$4030.00	$1162.14
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	62	49	$340.40	$95.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$370.00	$103.34
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	20	20	$1800.00	$132.90
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	15	$90.00	$25.76
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	14	11	$115.00	$29.21
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$405.00	$121.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	2,080	289	$15.00	$6.64
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,568	27	$37.50	$17.07
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	560	412	$120.00	$37.94
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	464	325	$248.56	$67.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	270	244	$165.00	$52.43
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	249	215	$140.00	$43.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	211	186	$270.00	$84.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	186	177	$380.00	$119.74
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	144	137	$3912.00	$1152.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	104	104	$495.00	$154.18
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	92	62	$1200.00	$813.30
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	69	51	$329.20	$98.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$330.00	$104.56
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	66	65	$3795.00	$1177.30
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	17	17	$1200.00	$189.89
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	15	$1800.00	$199.53
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	14	14	$160.00	$50.24
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$85.00	$26.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,585	233	$15.00	$6.86
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	832	20	$37.50	$17.91
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	534	393	$120.00	$37.47
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	373	262	$242.98	$67.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	309	287	$380.00	$122.11
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	240	206	$140.00	$43.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	212	199	$165.00	$52.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	164	164	$495.00	$157.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	163	144	$270.00	$86.40
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	138	130	$3910.23	$1189.01
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	95	60	$1200.00	$1187.37
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	68	64	$3795.00	$1181.17
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	61	48	$324.02	$96.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$330.00	$104.15
27487 Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis	19	17	$5078.00	$1632.58
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	16	16	$180.00	$57.32
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$290.00	$94.65
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	15	$1800.00	$198.01
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	11	$85.00	$24.39
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	12	12	$1200.00	$199.53
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$1655.00	$507.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,852	277	$15.00	$7.08
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	417	325	$101.00	$36.06
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	388	278	$233.16	$65.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	282	254	$210.00	$70.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	252	228	$125.00	$42.33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	214	190	$117.00	$41.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	124	114	$3912.00	$1261.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	110	$309.00	$100.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	104	103	$311.00	$102.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	68	68	$212.00	$71.28
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	64	57	$266.06	$90.23
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	63	42	$1200.00	$1175.29
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	59	59	$3916.00	$1275.60
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	21	21	$160.00	$54.95
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	19	19	$1800.00	$213.57
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	17	17	$1200.00	$202.20
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	11	$88.00	$30.85
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$296.00	$96.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	2,204	329	$15.00	$6.76
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	541	415	$101.00	$33.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	443	324	$235.53	$62.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	322	282	$124.78	$41.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	306	275	$210.32	$69.30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	277	239	$116.83	$39.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	184	184	$309.00	$100.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	159	154	$310.87	$100.46
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	132	129	$3912.00	$1255.95
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	103	103	$212.00	$70.97
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	64	64	$3916.00	$1256.67
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	63	58	$262.98	$85.80
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	41	24	$1200.00	$1121.43
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	39	39	$116.79	$38.15
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	25	22	$90.00	$28.12
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	23	23	$1800.00	$214.20
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	19	19	$1573.95	$500.80
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	15	15	$1200.00	$203.75
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	14	14	$160.00	$53.77
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	12	$88.00	$29.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,476	378	$14.99	$7.03
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	912	15	$28.15	$11.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	493	352	$236.41	$60.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	422	368	$210.00	$65.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	311	271	$124.00	$39.13
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	299	286	$104.26	$31.26
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	232	206	$116.00	$36.23
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	173	172	$123.00	$34.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	159	159	$309.00	$95.60
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	122	117	$4135.20	$1190.70
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	72	72	$213.50	$67.09
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	70	65	$262.00	$80.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	55	$310.00	$95.40
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	56	55	$3912.93	$1200.95
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	20	20	$159.30	$48.37
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	19	18	$89.05	$28.04
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	18	18	$1200.00	$199.08
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$295.00	$91.54
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	16	16	$1800.00	$209.37
J3490 Unclassified drugs	11	11	$2135.55	$967.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,160	29	$26.11	$12.44
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	1,270	317	$10.64	$6.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	510	315	$239.26	$63.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	382	342	$210.26	$67.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	355	301	$124.00	$40.36
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	329	306	$105.00	$32.39
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	268	227	$116.00	$37.62
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	167	155	$4225.00	$1246.23
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	165	165	$123.00	$35.98
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	103	103	$214.00	$68.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	103	$309.00	$98.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	83	$310.00	$99.46
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	72	70	$3922.88	$1254.32
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	42	39	$262.00	$83.83
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	37	37	$159.00	$51.65
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	18	17	$89.00	$29.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-12-29

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IA 33851

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sports Rehab And Professional Therapy Associates Inc

315 W 5th St, Storm Lake, IA 505881743

Phone: 7127327724

Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc

1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 503162365

Phone: 5152241414

Secondary Practice Locations

6001 Westown Pkwy

West Des Moines, IA 502667719

Phone: 5152241414

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 29, 2022

Registered at 1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 213, DES MOINES, IA 503162365 (Tel: 5152241414)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 02, 2019

Registered at 1301 PENN AVE STE 213, DES MOINES, IA 503162365 (Tel: 5152241414)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1301 PENN AVE, STE 213, DES MOINES, IA 503162365 (Tel: 5152639696)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1301 PENN AVE, STE 213, DES MOINES, IA 503162365 (Tel: 5152639696)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DAVID VITTETOE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #33851 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790749174

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 13, 2006

Last Update: December 29, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1301 Penn Ave Ste 213

Des Moines, IA 503162365

Phone: 5152241414

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