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- 115 E Maple St, Cherokee, IA 51012
About Dr. Vandelune
Christopher J. Vandelune, D.O. practices family practice in Cherokee, IA. Christopher is a 2001 graduate of Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. Christopher is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 6,525 services to 1,951 patients. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871598557.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (712) 225-9003
- Email not available
Practice Locations
115 E MAPLE ST
Cherokee, IA 51012
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,525 services · 1,951 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
677 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
169 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
145 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
82 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
117 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
27 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
2,880 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
121 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | Drug given | J3420 |
73 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
71 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
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.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Cherokee 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher J. Vandelune?
Christopher J. Vandelune is a family practice in Cherokee, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Christopher J. Vandelune's address?
Christopher J. Vandelune is listed at 115 E Maple St, Cherokee, IA 51012. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher J. Vandelune?
The number on file is (712) 225-9003. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher J. Vandelune?
Christopher J. Vandelune's National Provider Identifier is 1871598557. 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 Christopher J. Vandelune train?
Christopher J. Vandelune attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher J. Vandelune have?
Christopher J. Vandelune has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher J. Vandelune perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher J. Vandelune performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher J. Vandelune's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher J. Vandelune. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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