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Active NPI 1801870126 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher L Vulin , MD

Urology • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Vulin, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2000, Dr. Vulin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12855 N 40 DR.

Dr. Vulin maintains professional affiliations with Carle Health Care Incorporated, Urology Of St Louis Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg, automated urinalysis test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12855 N 40 Dr
Suite 375

Saint Louis, MO 631418635

Telephone 3145676071
Fax 3145677961
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Saint Louis, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs +5.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
98 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (282 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
40.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vulin (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Saint Louis Specialty Average (20.8 Years) 20.8 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
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml
3,223 32 $0.95 $0.13
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg
1,008 15 $186.00 $56.83
81003 Automated urinalysis test
926 615 $10.00 $2.19
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
827 152 $127.00 $59.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
809 550 $452.59 $122.15
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
793 552 $49.00 $15.71
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
190 93 $96.00 $45.36
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view
132 81 $74.00 $28.31
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg
96 11 $700.00 $178.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
87 79 $313.24 $86.38
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
85 64 $711.75 $223.45
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg
76 19 $1.08 $0.46
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity
74 57 $269.00 $100.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
68 68 $562.50 $160.08
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
59 58 $36.00 $10.46
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle
45 28 $99.63 $32.83
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
39 17 $182.01 $57.63
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
35 34 $573.14 $171.53
82565 Blood creatinine level
33 32 $12.00 $5.02
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones
32 25 $1712.71 $548.18
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
30 30 $494.00 $128.71
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast
28 28 $876.00 $325.53
74021 X-ray of abdomen, minimum of 3 views
24 24 $106.00 $40.14
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope
18 14 $1761.20 $156.60
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast
17 17 $469.00 $176.42
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland
15 15 $715.05 $122.61
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
15 15 $494.00 $30.52
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
12 12 $15.00 $8.65
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
12 12 $408.00 $125.42
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland
11 11 $715.05 $226.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-12-01
Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License MO 2005009946

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License IL 036-113441

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
207419805 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Carle Health Care Incorporated

611 W Park St, Urbana, IL 618012501

Phone: 8887122753

Urology Of St Louis Inc

509 Hamacher St, Waterloo, IL 622981592

Phone: 3145676071

Urology Of St Louis Inc

12855 N 40 Dr, Saint Louis, MO 631418657

Phone: 3145676071

Secondary Practice Locations

2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 240

Mount Vernon, IL 628642408

Phone: 6188994000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

20 Associated Practitioners
Kierra Calico , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003567215

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Rachel Porter , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1033578125

Nurse Practitioner

Debra Buback , RN, MSN, ANP

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical-Surgical

NPI 1154305076

Registered Nurse, Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1184608143

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1205810512

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1205810520

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 01, 2021

Urology (License #036-113441 in IL)

NPI Profile Active February 08, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 08, 2008

Registered at 12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 375, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631418635 (Tel: 3145676071)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 08, 2008

Registered at 12855 N 40 DR, SUITE 375, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631418635 (Tel: 3145676071)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 08, 2008

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 08, 2008

Urology (License #2005009946 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801870126
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 30, 2005
Last Update: December 01, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

12855 N 40 Dr, Suite 375

Saint Louis, MO 631418635

Phone: 3145676071

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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