Dr. Christopher Bell , MD
Surgery • Des Moines, IA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Christopher Bell, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2015, Dr. Bell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1212 PLEASANT ST STE 211.
Dr. Bell is affiliated with The Iowa Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established 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
1212 Pleasant St Ste 211
Des Moines, IA 503091411
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
2015
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in Des Moines, IA
Practicing in Des Moines, IA (452 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
|
52 | 52 | $314.50 | $146.35 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
37 | 34 | $171.41 | $83.67 |
|
99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
|
32 | 22 | $150.00 | $72.63 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
28 | 28 | $219.11 | $99.62 |
|
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
|
24 | 24 | $253.83 | $119.68 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
17 | 17 | $244.12 | $117.06 |
|
47563
Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope
|
16 | 16 | $2060.06 | $611.51 |
|
49650
Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope
|
13 | 13 | $1265.38 | $384.91 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2023-12-14NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
The Iowa Clinic Pc
5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 502668233
The Iowa Clinic Pc
1212 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091411
Phone: 5158759100
The Iowa Clinic Pc
1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 502667700
Phone: 5153431000
The Iowa Clinic Pc
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091406
Phone: 5152416212
The Iowa Clinic Pc
1005 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 525016408
Phone: 6416842589
The Iowa Clinic Pc
5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 502668232
Phone: 5158759100
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Transplant Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Surgery - Trauma Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
Registered at PO BOX 424, DES MOINES, IA 503020424 (Tel: 5158759925)
Registered at 7147 VISTA DR STE 150, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502669317 (Tel: 5158759255)
Registered at 1212 PLEASANT ST STE 211, DES MOINES, IA 503091411 (Tel: 5152831541)
Registered at 5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 321, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502668289 (Tel: 5158759255)
Surgery (License #MD-47216 in IA)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140, DES MOINES, IA 503093203 (Tel: 5152414076)
Registered at 1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140, DES MOINES, IA 503093203 (Tel: 5152414076)
Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BELL, M.D.
Surgery (License #R10404 in IA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 424
Des Moines, IA 503020424
Phone: 5158759925
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