Active NPI 1700075637 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Ian Phelps , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • San Antonio, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Phelps, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in San Antonio, TX. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2004, Dr. Phelps delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1139 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 500.

Dr. Phelps maintains professional affiliations with Bhs Physicians Network, Inc, Orthopedic Performance Institute and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1139 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 500

San Antonio, TX 782584352

Telephone 2105457171

Fax 2105457176

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Bhs Physicians Network, Inc Facility NPI 1225928773

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs -1.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.7 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

166 Specialists

Practicing in San Antonio, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Phelps (22 Years) 22 Yrs

San Antonio Specialty Average (23.7 Years) 23.7 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,440	222	$1.72	$0.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	741	553	$207.00	$121.52
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	608	11	$11.65	$8.94
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	409	291	$69.51	$38.48
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	292	207	$185.71	$68.75
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	269	70	$85.00	$72.68
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	237	221	$3126.00	$1218.88
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	157	131	$96.00	$43.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	138	$138.00	$85.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	134	134	$320.00	$158.56
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	110	85	$59.00	$32.42
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	110	107	$2923.00	$1225.80
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	59	52	$194.49	$95.05
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	40	40	$115.00	$50.44
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	36	36	$3038.00	$1378.90
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	21	21	$1328.00	$156.37
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$2172.00	$970.97
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	15	15	$1318.47	$497.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,336	35	$10.91	$9.17
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,830	275	$1.74	$1.07
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	928	14	$18.88	$16.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	678	542	$206.83	$122.16
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	583	416	$69.29	$38.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	476	318	$187.19	$68.85
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	360	80	$10.00	$0.16
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	269	81	$85.00	$73.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	245	230	$138.00	$86.36
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	215	197	$3126.00	$1208.87
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	206	172	$96.47	$45.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	184	184	$320.00	$159.33
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	131	93	$59.00	$33.17
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	127	84	$143.00	$111.57
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	111	106	$2923.00	$1210.65
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	54	38	$216.04	$101.80
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	29	28	$1328.00	$163.18
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	24	23	$3038.00	$1292.96
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	24	24	$115.00	$51.42
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	24	24	$2172.00	$1022.13
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	20	19	$1307.85	$520.44
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	14	12	$68.00	$39.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	4,059	579	$1.75	$1.13
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,392	44	$10.65	$10.15
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,976	223	$10.00	$0.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,498	629	$184.45	$69.27
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,184	17	$19.40	$17.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,144	780	$207.00	$123.85
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	1,137	680	$68.94	$39.76
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	844	246	$143.07	$113.95
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	729	122	$85.44	$74.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	588	490	$138.00	$87.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	414	414	$320.00	$160.11
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	398	298	$96.00	$45.69
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	304	186	$59.19	$33.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	208	192	$3126.00	$1220.64
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	83	80	$2923.00	$1217.67
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	63	50	$200.36	$98.71
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	59	14	$171.66	$143.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	53	44	$85.00	$54.06
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	35	34	$93.00	$40.39
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	34	21	$62.00	$36.03
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	34	15	$68.00	$39.96
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	29	29	$1328.00	$159.45
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	27	27	$115.00	$50.91
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	23	23	$2172.00	$988.10
73580 Review by radiologist of knee joint image	23	17	$241.00	$146.26
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	21	16	$62.00	$35.73
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	21	17	$61.00	$33.70
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	20	19	$3038.00	$1379.65
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	19	15	$775.84	$745.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	18	18	$149.00	$26.43
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	17	16	$1367.00	$520.40
27369 Injection of contrast for imaging of knee joint	17	17	$424.82	$204.58
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	15	14	$68.00	$31.70
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$77.00	$39.07
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	12	11	$114.00	$41.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	4,256	68	$10.84	$10.36
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	4,032	576	$1.74	$1.26
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	2,016	31	$18.88	$17.92
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,806	202	$10.00	$0.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,383	589	$189.86	$69.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,182	768	$206.81	$125.21
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	1,003	606	$68.93	$39.17
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	788	118	$85.54	$75.24
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	724	205	$143.00	$112.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	529	445	$138.00	$88.40
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	411	292	$96.23	$44.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	362	362	$320.00	$160.62
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	230	146	$58.86	$33.05
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	178	171	$3126.00	$1215.49
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	135	75	$239.42	$108.56
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	106	101	$2923.00	$1191.90
73580 Review by radiologist of knee joint image	81	60	$246.95	$146.21
27369 Injection of contrast for imaging of knee joint	64	60	$402.31	$193.37
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	38	19	$68.00	$39.33
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	34	23	$61.00	$32.35
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	33	32	$93.00	$40.07
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	28	27	$115.00	$52.18
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	27	21	$62.00	$35.33
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	27	27	$1328.00	$167.35
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	25	20	$144.16	$52.54
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	24	17	$62.00	$34.41
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	21	21	$2172.00	$1036.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$85.00	$54.77
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	17	13	$68.00	$31.33
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$1317.36	$527.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	11,928	21	$1.84	$1.83
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,772	522	$1.73	$1.44
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,664	57	$10.65	$10.28
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,728	31	$18.88	$18.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,321	809	$206.83	$105.14
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	1,008	587	$68.79	$37.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	785	503	$179.28	$65.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	605	512	$138.00	$72.26
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	489	173	$242.27	$101.47
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	425	304	$96.23	$43.39
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	345	57	$85.00	$78.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	327	327	$320.00	$159.31
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	241	146	$59.00	$31.32
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	184	174	$3126.00	$1312.08
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	96	95	$2923.00	$1312.34
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	93	19	$173.18	$126.99
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	39	35	$115.00	$48.76
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	39	21	$68.00	$36.58
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	32	24	$62.00	$33.54
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	27	22	$62.00	$32.48
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	27	25	$1328.00	$171.89
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	25	22	$66.47	$29.80
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	25	23	$2172.00	$1025.48
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	24	18	$61.00	$31.48
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	18	17	$123.14	$48.31
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	17	16	$118.47	$40.78
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	12	12	$93.00	$38.55
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	11	11	$25.00	$13.31
27570 Alignment of knee joint under anesthesia	11	11	$315.27	$146.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	4,480	599	$1.72	$1.56
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,920	62	$11.53	$10.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,670	957	$207.00	$103.36
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,255	630	$180.67	$63.05
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	1,206	670	$69.00	$34.92
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,088	24	$18.88	$17.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	677	502	$137.89	$70.53
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	627	102	$93.47	$77.34
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	503	339	$96.00	$40.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	444	444	$320.00	$157.51
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	362	142	$245.43	$100.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	310	187	$59.00	$28.43
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	207	188	$3126.00	$1304.64
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	185	47	$211.14	$179.23
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	111	106	$2923.00	$1286.60
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	43	34	$62.00	$30.86
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	42	29	$61.00	$27.47
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	34	31	$115.00	$46.05
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	27	25	$1328.00	$167.19
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	27	19	$68.00	$28.24
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	25	23	$93.00	$36.35
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	25	15	$62.00	$28.32
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	25	16	$68.00	$34.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	19	$85.00	$43.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$206.00	$99.72
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	19	17	$2172.00	$998.84
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	13	$121.13	$41.65
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	16	15	$112.63	$35.25
73590 X-ray of lower leg, 2 views	14	13	$54.00	$26.24
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	11	11	$3038.00	$1423.58
27570 Alignment of knee joint under anesthesia	11	11	$289.00	$141.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	4,297	595	$2.57	$1.72
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,632	55	$13.53	$10.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,417	859	$206.84	$99.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,379	631	$180.71	$61.79
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	930	549	$69.00	$32.48
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	785	135	$90.25	$83.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	768	515	$138.00	$67.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	402	402	$320.00	$152.67
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	390	270	$96.00	$37.78
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	248	152	$58.87	$26.52
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	196	97	$248.82	$97.78
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	153	143	$3126.00	$1259.28
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	83	81	$2923.00	$1262.17
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	38	23	$68.00	$32.18
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	33	20	$62.00	$28.26
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	29	24	$62.00	$29.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$206.00	$97.38
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	24	20	$61.00	$26.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	22	$83.36	$40.80
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	22	17	$114.00	$37.76
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	21	20	$1328.00	$161.03
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	21	20	$115.00	$40.67
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	20	18	$2172.00	$984.26
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	19	13	$53.00	$26.43
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	19	13	$68.00	$28.95
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	18	15	$111.89	$40.24
29822 Removal of shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	16	16	$1135.00	$88.84
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	14	12	$121.07	$44.66
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	12	11	$3038.00	$1380.56
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	12	12	$93.00	$34.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,764	528	$4.26	$1.78
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,816	43	$19.34	$11.72
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,205	548	$183.08	$61.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,018	651	$207.00	$98.86
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	849	470	$69.00	$32.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	604	428	$138.00	$66.92
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	542	95	$102.13	$80.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	407	407	$320.00	$151.19
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	394	260	$96.00	$37.39
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	227	139	$59.00	$26.28
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	109	100	$3126.00	$1266.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	82	$206.00	$97.72
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	58	56	$2923.00	$1271.69
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	53	30	$205.68	$61.90
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	48	37	$62.00	$28.14
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	37	24	$68.00	$32.16
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	28	20	$62.00	$28.01
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	23	19	$61.00	$26.45
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$277.00	$128.76
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$1328.00	$158.79
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	14	14	$114.00	$43.55
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	14	$2172.00	$993.58
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	14	13	$143.86	$51.07
29822 Removal of shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$1135.00	$91.60
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	13	12	$68.00	$28.34
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	12	11	$3038.00	$1341.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX M7522

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0114X

State License TX M7522

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0004X

State License TX M7522

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License TX M7522

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XP3100X

State License TX M7522

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0801X

State License TX M7522

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License TX M7522

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

193287305 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

19787 W Ih, San Antonio, TX 782571688

Phone: 2102972261

Orthopedic Performance Institute

1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX 782584352

Phone: 2105457171

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Matthew Dwyer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1083753925

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Alexandra Matthews , DO

Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

NPI 1215348404

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Nicole Stuart , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1225275993

Physician Assistant

Andrej Arquitola , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1225677610

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Jose Rivas , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1376876805

Physician Assistant (Certified)

John Arringdale , FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1871046169

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 06, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 06, 2014

Registered at 1139 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 500, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782584352 (Tel: 2105457171)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 06, 2014

Registered at 1139 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 500, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782584352 (Tel: 2105457171)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 06, 2014

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER PHELPS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 06, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #M7522 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 16, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700075637

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 16, 2007

Last Update: September 06, 2014

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1139 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 500

San Antonio, TX 782584352

Phone: 2105457171

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