Active NPI 1790845774 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher Thomas Bunch

Surgery - Vascular Surgery • Duluth, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Bunch is a certified Surgery - Vascular Surgery practicing in Duluth, MN. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1998, Christopher Bunch delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 E 3RD ST.

Christopher Bunch maintains professional affiliations with St Marys Medical Center, St Marys Hospital Of Superior, The Duluth Clinic Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts, ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, new 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

400 E 3rd St

Duluth, MN 558051951

Telephone 2187868318

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Duluth Clinic, Ltd Facility NPI 1245278209

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Duluth, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +9.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.3 Yrs

State Avg: 21.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Duluth, MN (99 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

66.7% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bunch (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Duluth Specialty Average (18.3 Years) 18.3 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
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	53	47	$149.08	$21.14
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	40	40	$246.50	$35.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$341.94	$125.36
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	22	21	$241.59	$34.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$153.20	$62.21
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	18	17	$241.11	$34.57
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	14	14	$77.86	$10.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	12	$93.71	$33.14
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	14	13	$122.00	$11.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	69	58	$148.00	$21.56
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	52	49	$244.00	$36.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	36	$99.80	$33.92
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	35	35	$240.00	$35.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$358.41	$127.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$228.69	$78.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	22	$153.30	$63.12
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	22	17	$137.00	$20.21
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	20	18	$240.00	$35.54
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	18	17	$122.00	$11.49
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	14	$821.00	$166.26
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	14	14	$83.00	$13.16
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	14	14	$135.00	$20.09
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$552.00	$124.08
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	11	11	$684.18	$97.10
36821 Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery, open procedure	11	11	$4153.36	$583.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	51	46	$148.00	$22.24
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	46	45	$244.00	$37.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$213.48	$80.10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	36	$93.78	$34.95
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	24	22	$122.00	$11.84
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	23	23	$240.00	$36.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	22	$145.45	$64.92
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	18	17	$83.00	$13.32
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	16	13	$1411.00	$225.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$332.88	$130.04
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	12	11	$240.00	$37.08
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	12	12	$135.00	$20.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	62	53	$148.00	$22.66
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	51	50	$244.00	$37.84
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	45	41	$122.00	$12.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$199.37	$81.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	29	$89.55	$35.29
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	28	26	$83.00	$13.54
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	25	24	$240.00	$36.25
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	25	25	$141.00	$48.05
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	21	20	$475.00	$80.39
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	19	17	$1013.00	$156.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	19	$135.42	$66.03
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	17	17	$135.00	$20.91
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	16	16	$210.00	$32.82
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	16	16	$1385.88	$228.62
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	12	11	$137.00	$21.14
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	12	12	$111.00	$17.99
37221 Insertion of stents in artery in one side of groin, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	12	11	$12546.00	$378.91
34705 Repair of non-ruptured aorta and groin arteries on both sides with graft inserted through artery, including radiological supervision and interpretation	11	11	$9012.00	$1401.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	68	55	$147.09	$23.69
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	52	47	$237.12	$38.29
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	51	50	$239.49	$39.37
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	46	39	$122.00	$12.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	33	$93.65	$25.13
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	38	38	$133.63	$21.50
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	22	21	$147.00	$23.45
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	21	19	$1316.57	$235.17
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$133.29	$49.47
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	20	18	$83.00	$14.28
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	20	17	$464.00	$82.92
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	18	18	$206.00	$33.95
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	17	14	$111.00	$18.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$215.41	$74.46
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$370.50	$99.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$128.92	$50.21
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	13	13	$268.08	$71.07
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	12	11	$136.50	$22.02
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	11	11	$6124.45	$1063.22
37226 Insertion of stent in arteries of leg	11	11	$9028.00	$405.44
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	11	11	$237.09	$38.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	81	71	$122.00	$11.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	74	63	$77.31	$24.73
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	63	53	$146.00	$23.42
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	62	58	$228.15	$37.81
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	61	61	$231.02	$39.02
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	58	56	$133.00	$21.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$185.92	$73.35
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	33	28	$83.00	$14.12
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	30	29	$107.97	$18.16
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	27	24	$420.70	$82.10
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	26	21	$1202.46	$233.05
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	23	22	$3191.00	$236.36
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	22	22	$199.55	$33.51
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	22	20	$135.00	$21.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$258.15	$96.13
93990 Ultrasound of dialysis access	20	17	$142.75	$23.07
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	20	19	$1013.00	$158.82
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	17	$110.94	$40.29
37226 Insertion of stent in arteries of leg	17	14	$9028.00	$417.72
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$128.00	$49.11
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$357.56	$97.42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$131.00	$49.64
36830 Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis	14	14	$3548.00	$624.49
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	12	12	$5971.00	$1054.37
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	12	12	$232.00	$38.23
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$140.64	$52.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	49	40	$159.59	$23.39
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	49	41	$122.00	$12.10
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	47	45	$205.00	$39.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	39	$50.48	$24.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$127.29	$73.83
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	41	40	$206.85	$38.17
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	35	35	$133.00	$21.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	33	$84.94	$50.04
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	25	22	$1071.96	$233.11
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	24	22	$135.00	$21.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$272.55	$100.10
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	20	18	$297.00	$82.23
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	20	19	$202.85	$33.50
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	16	16	$1013.00	$158.20
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	16	16	$3191.00	$233.49
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	16	16	$104.00	$18.14
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$341.47	$97.67
37224 Balloon dilation of arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	14	13	$4741.71	$344.57
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	13	11	$83.00	$14.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$187.69	$68.36
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$87.91	$49.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	68	54	$32.09	$24.68
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	61	60	$177.93	$38.83
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	46	40	$145.26	$23.35
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	42	39	$191.14	$38.10
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	32	32	$131.13	$21.53
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	26	26	$134.38	$21.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	22	$58.52	$49.59
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	21	20	$297.00	$53.67
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	21	21	$205.24	$33.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	16	$116.26	$41.60
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	18	16	$1021.00	$205.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$86.56	$73.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$288.20	$102.61
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	13	$104.00	$18.45
37224 Balloon dilation of arteries in one leg, endovascular, accessed through the skin or open procedure	13	12	$3971.69	$387.27
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	13	12	$3191.00	$221.10
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	12	11	$231.17	$38.31
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$334.00	$92.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery - Vascular Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License MN 47482

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MN 47482

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

275432100 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 558051951

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

15495 County Rd B, Hayward, WI 548433438

Phone: 7156342641

St Marys Hospital Of Superior

11134 N State Rd, Hayward, WI 548435325

Phone: 7156345505

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

1101 9th St N, Virginia, MN 557922329

Phone: 2187410150

St Marys Hospital Of Superior

11134 N State Rd, Hayward, WI 548435325

Phone: 7156345505

St Marys Medical Center

402 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 558051906

Phone: 2187863443

The Duluth Clinic Ltd

1615 Maple Ln, Ashland, WI 548063630

Phone: 7156857500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Jason Lenz , RN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1861478190

Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Ryan Hagino , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1891802955

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 25, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 25, 2016

Registered at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187868318)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 25, 2016

Registered at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 2187868318)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 25, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BUNCH

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 25, 2016

Surgery (License #47482 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790845774

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 11, 2006

Last Update: February 25, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

400 E 3rd St

Duluth, MN 558051951

Phone: 2187868318

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