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Active NPI 1962907147 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher James Wester

Orthopaedic Surgery • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Wester is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Christopher Wester delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3555 S NATIONAL AVE.

Christopher Wester maintains professional affiliations with Lester E Cox Medical Centers, Cherry Health Center, Llc, Healing Arts Center L.L.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3555 S National Ave

Springfield, MO 658077310

Telephone 0000000000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Lester E. Cox Medical Centers Facility NPI 1033291125

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Springfield, MO

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -20.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.8 Yrs
State Avg: 25.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (550 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
80.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wester (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (28.8 Years) 28.8 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
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
109 108 $1563.31 $236.27
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
93 93 $1600.70 $249.63
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
17 14 $14.40 $8.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
15 15 $477.79 $147.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 11 $324.02 $117.72
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
12 11 $94.16 $29.50

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-04
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MO 2024012130

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose, Springfield, MO 658075155

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658075210

Phone: 4172696000

Healing Arts Center L.l.c.

225 Violyn Dr, Branson, MO 656168128

Phone: 4173346660402

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 658075155

Cherry Health Center, Llc

607 W Battlefield St, Springfield, MO 658074123

Phone: 4178692000

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose, Springfield, MO 658075155

Phone: 4178753000

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

3801 S National, Springfield, MO 658075210

Phone: 4172696000

Secondary Practice Locations

7200 Cambridge St Ste 10a

Houston, TX 770304202

Phone: 7139866000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Caitlin Smedema , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1003112111

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Karen Anderko

Case Manager/Care Coordinator

NPI 1003129271
Alexia Bustamante

Behavior Analyst

NPI 1003307851
Nathen Wright

Counselor

NPI 1003313149
Elizabeth Jones

Massage Therapist

NPI 1003345653
Vannadaniel Chor

Community Health Worker

NPI 1003406216

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 04, 2024

Registered at 3555 S NATIONAL AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658077310 (Tel: 0000000000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 04, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 505673, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631505673

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 04, 2024

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2024012130 in MO)

NPI Profile Active March 28, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 28, 2018

Registered at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST STE 10A, HOUSTON, TX 770304202 (Tel: 7139866000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 28, 2018

Registered at 3127 S FARM ROAD 199, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658094020

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 28, 2018

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER WESTER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 28, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962907147
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 28, 2018
Last Update: October 04, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 505673

Saint Louis, MO 631505673

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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