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Active NPI 1356723522 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Bell , MD

Surgery • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

1212 Pleasant St Ste 211

Des Moines, IA 503091411

Telephone 5158759770
Fax 5158759771
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 The Iowa Clinic Pc Facility NPI 1346233178

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -11.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.6 Yrs
State Avg: 26.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
105 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (452 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bell (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Des Moines Specialty Average (22.6 Years) 22.6 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
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: 2023-12-14
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IA MD-47216

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

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Dr. Jeannette Capella , MD

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Peter Tonui , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Dr. Timothy Vandyke , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address November 06, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 424, DES MOINES, IA 503020424 (Tel: 5158759925)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 17, 2021

Registered at 7147 VISTA DR STE 150, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502669317 (Tel: 5158759255)

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2020

Registered at 1212 PLEASANT ST STE 211, DES MOINES, IA 503091411 (Tel: 5152831541)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2020

Registered at 5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 321, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502668289 (Tel: 5158759255)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2020

Surgery (License #MD-47216 in IA)

NPI Profile Active June 24, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 24, 2015

Registered at 1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140, DES MOINES, IA 503093203 (Tel: 5152414076)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2015

Registered at 1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140, DES MOINES, IA 503093203 (Tel: 5152414076)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 24, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BELL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 24, 2015

Surgery (License #R10404 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 24, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356723522
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 24, 2015
Last Update: December 14, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 424

Des Moines, IA 503020424

Phone: 5158759925

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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