Active NPI 1598757411 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Chad L Buhs , MD

Surgery • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chad Buhs, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1994, Dr. Buhs delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 411 LAUREL ST STE 2100.

Dr. Buhs maintains professional affiliations with North Iowa Mercy Clinics, Mercy Clinics Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

411 Laurel St Ste 2100

Des Moines, IA 503143026

Telephone 5152473266

Fax 5156438688

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mercy Clinics Inc Facility NPI 1083894463

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +9.4 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

57.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Buhs (32 Years) 32 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
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$145.00	$74.96
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	27	16	$75.00	$45.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	23	$98.00	$60.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$309.00	$153.59
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope	12	12	$1686.00	$634.51
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	11	$192.00	$75.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$201.00	$102.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	55	$145.00	$77.91
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	46	17	$75.00	$46.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	23	$98.00	$62.65
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	20	$261.00	$123.45
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	13	13	$1165.38	$457.40
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	12	12	$2678.04	$865.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	36	36	$96.00	$46.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$145.00	$78.88
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1549.00	$610.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	33	23	$167.00	$37.83
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	22	22	$138.91	$48.45
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	12	12	$155.00	$21.29
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$82.00	$35.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	52	31	$180.00	$39.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	43	36	$75.14	$25.49
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	22	22	$122.36	$50.11
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	19	17	$46.00	$22.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	17	$113.11	$50.94
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	18	17	$261.00	$72.35
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	13	13	$177.00	$22.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	63	63	$194.00	$74.88
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	45	31	$177.00	$38.69
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	30	$257.00	$71.71
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	26	$117.00	$45.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	27	$160.00	$74.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$263.00	$107.15
37799 Blood vessel procedure	21	18	$2303.67	$158.57
36478 Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance	20	17	$5603.00	$1142.65
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	17	17	$828.00	$123.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	58	39	$173.00	$37.85
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	37	34	$252.00	$70.59
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	30	30	$190.00	$71.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$115.00	$43.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	35	35	$190.03	$71.03
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	25	19	$169.00	$37.98
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	17	$246.00	$70.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	20	$153.00	$69.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$252.00	$105.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-04-05

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IA MD-49273

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.

Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License IL 036-111683

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MN 42620

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

North Iowa Mercy Clinics

635 E Us Hwy 9, Forest City, IA 504361028

Phone: 6415852904

North Iowa Mercy Clinics

1000 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 504012800

Mercy Clinics Inc

411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 503143026

Phone: 5152473266

Secondary Practice Locations

7303 N Knoxville Ave

Peoria, IL 616142017

Phone: 3096914005

1015 Marsh St

Mankato, MN 560014752

Phone: 5076251811

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Nurse Practitioner

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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 05, 2022

Registered at 411 LAUREL ST STE 2100, DES MOINES, IA 503143026 (Tel: 5152473266)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 05, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 1475, DES MOINES, IA 503051475 (Tel: 5152473266)

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Updated Practice Location June 21, 2019

Registered at 1015 MARSH ST, MANKATO, MN 560014752 (Tel: 5076251811)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 21, 2019

Registered at 1015 MARSH ST, MANKATO, MN 560014752 (Tel: 5076251811)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 21, 2019

Specialist (License #036-111683 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 7303 N KNOXVILLE AVE, PEORIA, IL 616142017 (Tel: 3096914005)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 7303 N KNOXVILLE AVE, PEORIA, IL 616142017 (Tel: 3096914005)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CHAD BUHS, M.D.

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

Specialist

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 17, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598757411

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 17, 2005

Last Update: April 05, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1475

Des Moines, IA 503051475

Phone: 5152473266

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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