Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout PHELPS
Christopher Ian Phelps, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Antonio, TX specializing in orthopedic surgery. Christopher trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 2004. Christopher is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery, and orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 4,841 services to 2,350 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (210) 545-7171
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1139 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 500
San Antonio, TX 78258
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,841 services · 2,350 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
292 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
237 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
110 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
59 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
36 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
21 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
16 |
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | Procedure | 29881 |
15 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
409 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
157 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Phelps's specialty?
Dr. Phelps is an orthopedic surgeon in San Antonio, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Phelps?
Dr. Phelps is listed at 1139 E SONTERRA BLVD STE 500, San Antonio, TX 78258. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Phelps?
The number on file is (210) 545-7171. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Phelps?
Dr. Phelps's National Provider Identifier is 1700075637. 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 Dr. Phelps's medical education?
Dr. Phelps attended University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Phelps have?
Dr. Phelps has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Phelps known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Phelps performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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