Physician Profile
Christopher W. Lasalle, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lasalle
Christopher W. Lasalle, MD practices orthopaedic surgery in Fort Wayne, IN. Christopher is a 1994 graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. Christopher is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 865 Medicare patients across 13,196 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (260) 484-8551
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5050 N CLINTON ST
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
1500 Provident Dr Ste B
Warsaw, IN 46580
11136 Parkview Circle Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
7920 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
1316 E 7th St
Auburn, IN 46706
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,196 services · 865 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
84 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
64 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
45 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
35 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
25 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
95 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, 2 views | Imaging | 73100 |
48 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of elbow, 2 views | Imaging | 73070 |
19 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Fort Wayne 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Lasalle?
Dr. Lasalle is an orthopaedic surgeon in Fort Wayne, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lasalle's address?
Dr. Lasalle is listed at 5050 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lasalle?
The number on file is (260) 484-8551. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lasalle's NPI number?
Dr. Lasalle's National Provider Identifier is 1508865890. 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
Where did Dr. Lasalle train?
Dr. Lasalle attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lasalle been practicing?
Dr. Lasalle has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Lasalle perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lasalle performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint and release and/or relocation of hand nerve; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of wrist, 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lasalle confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lasalle. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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