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Dr. Christopher A Faust , DO

Anesthesiology • Hiawatha, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Faust, DO is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Hiawatha, IA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1999, Dr. Faust delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1550 BOYSON RD.

Dr. Faust is affiliated with Mainehealth and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1550 Boyson Rd

Hiawatha, IA 522332362

Telephone 3197437300
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Hiawatha, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +9.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.8 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
36 Specialists

Practicing in Hiawatha, IA (587 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
86.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Faust (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Hiawatha Specialty Average (17.8 Years) 17.8 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
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
34 34 $737.16 $102.27
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
29 29 $957.53 $132.97
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
13 13 $441.00 $42.30
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
13 13 $294.00 $13.26
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
12 12 $1017.98 $141.22
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
11 11 $2059.34 $285.69
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
11 11 $763.06 $105.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-12-12
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IA 3857

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.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA OP60402973

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.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License ME DO3991

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.

Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LC0200X

State License IA 3857

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mainehealth

22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 041023134

Phone: 2078859905

Secondary Practice Locations

118 Northport Ave

Belfast, ME 049156009

Phone: 2073389345

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2024

Anesthesiology (License #OP60402973 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location December 07, 2024

Registered at 1550 BOYSON RD, HIAWATHA, IA 522332362 (Tel: 3197437300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 07, 2024

Registered at 3964 MACBRIDE PL NE, SOLON, IA 523339406 (Tel: 6359403129)

NPI Profile Active May 04, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2010

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193562633)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2010

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193562633)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2010

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER FAUST, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2010

Anesthesiology (License #3857 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417166265
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 21, 2007
Last Update: December 12, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3964 Macbride Pl Ne

Solon, IA 523339406

Phone: 6359403129

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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