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Active NPI 1740401249 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Alan Rupe , MD

Surgery • Salina, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Rupe, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Salina, KS. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2004, Dr. Rupe delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 737 E CRAWFORD ST.

Dr. Rupe is affiliated with Mowery Clinic Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

737 E Crawford St

Salina, KS 674015103

Telephone 7858277261
Fax 7858335780
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mowery Clinic Llc Facility NPI 1790742278

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Salina, KS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Salina, KS (376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rupe (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Salina Specialty Average (18.0 Years) 18.0 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
193 164 $195.00 $117.74
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
193 85 $107.20 $29.34
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
191 93 $212.17 $83.43
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
147 53 $127.07 $52.81
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
127 60 $286.50 $107.02
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
124 52 $90.00 $32.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
99 99 $300.00 $154.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
92 82 $145.00 $83.32
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device
84 82 $45.00 $16.23
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older
62 61 $1850.00 $282.97
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts
54 23 $187.50 $57.95
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
51 45 $20.00 $8.37
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
48 48 $275.00 $119.03
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
47 24 $207.55 $80.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
45 41 $90.00 $51.95
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist
41 35 $450.00 $213.96
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
41 17 $245.00 $49.26
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure
35 35 $1675.00 $571.73
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
35 34 $265.00 $163.46
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
34 34 $380.00 $160.40
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
33 15 $386.00 $133.39
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist
30 26 $225.00 $128.97
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope
28 28 $1500.00 $633.53
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
27 27 $375.00 $201.90
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure
27 26 $775.00 $237.58
93985 Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access
26 13 $250.00 $110.84
49324 Insertion of abdominal cavity catheter using an endoscope
25 24 $775.00 $314.41
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
24 24 $775.00 $191.27
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less
23 11 $150.00 $32.84
36903 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist
21 19 $575.00 $279.10
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands
21 21 $1785.00 $850.22
A9541 Technetium tc-99m sulfur colloid, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 20 millicuries
20 20 $250.00 $117.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
20 20 $200.00 $102.83
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion
20 20 $310.00 $144.51
78195 Imaging of lymphatic tissue and lymph node
19 19 $625.00 $290.42
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
18 16 $50.00 $12.75
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
17 15 $19.00 $7.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
17 17 $300.00 $123.33
83970 Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level
17 14 $118.00 $38.82
82310 Calcium level, total
17 14 $19.00 $4.84
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion
15 15 $550.00 $180.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
13 12 $195.00 $90.26
19301 Partial removal of breast
13 12 $1050.00 $522.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
12 11 $145.00 $61.20
36832 Revision of dialysis graft, open procedure
12 11 $1400.00 $583.38
19083 Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth
11 11 $1215.00 $445.97
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
11 11 $525.00 $225.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-04-01
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License KS 6151

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
200611750A (KS)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mowery Clinic Llc

737 E Crawford, Salina, KS 674015103

Mowery Clinic Llc

737 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 674015103

Phone: 7858277261

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. William Buck , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1023060902

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. William Alsop , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1043275886

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nathaniel Casey

Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Dr. Bennett Radford , DO

Allergy & Immunology

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 23, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2009

Registered at 737 E CRAWFORD ST, SALINA, KS 674015103 (Tel: 7858277261)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2009

Registered at 737 E CRAWFORD ST, SALINA, KS 674015103 (Tel: 7858277261)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 23, 2009

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER RUPE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2009

Surgery (License #6151 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 01, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740401249
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 01, 2007
Last Update: April 01, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

737 E Crawford St

Salina, KS 674015103

Phone: 7858277261

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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