Physician Profile
Chad L. Buhs, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Buhs
Chad L. Buhs, M.D. practices surgery in Des Moines, IA. Chad is a 1994 graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. Chad is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Chad provided 150 services to 135 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (515) 247-3266
- Email not available
Practice Locations
411 LAUREL ST STE 2100
Des Moines, IA 50314
7303 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
1015 Marsh St
Mankato, MN 56001
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
Lymphatic
- Lymphedema
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
- Moles and atypical moles
- Skin cancer
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
150 services · 135 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | Procedure | 47563 |
12 | |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
44 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
27 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
26 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
18 | |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
12 | |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Des Moines 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope 6
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Chad L. Buhs's specialty?
Chad L. Buhs is a general surgeon in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Chad L. Buhs?
Chad L. Buhs is listed at 411 Laurel St Ste 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Chad L. Buhs?
The number on file is (515) 247-3266. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Chad L. Buhs?
Chad L. Buhs's National Provider Identifier is 1598757411. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Chad L. Buhs's education?
Chad L. Buhs attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Chad L. Buhs have?
Chad L. Buhs has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Chad L. Buhs known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Chad L. Buhs performs procedures including removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Chad L. Buhs's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Chad L. Buhs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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