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Unclaimed ProfileAbout VINCENT
Christopher Branden Vincent, M.D. practises orthopedic surgery in Des Moines, IA. Christopher is a 2006 graduate of University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver. Christopher is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 2,927 services to 575 patients.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Vincent?
Dr. Vincent is an orthopedic surgeon in Des Moines, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vincent's address?
Dr. Vincent is listed at 450 LAUREL ST STE A, Des Moines, IA 50314. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vincent?
The number on file is (515) 247-8400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Vincent?
Dr. Vincent's National Provider Identifier is 1497916589. 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. Vincent train?
Dr. Vincent attended University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Vincent have?
Dr. Vincent has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Vincent perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vincent performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (515) 247-8400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
450 LAUREL ST STE A
Des Moines, IA 50314
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,927 services · 575 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
60 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
32 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
26 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
24 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
19 |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
16 |
| Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29828 |
14 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
83 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
65 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
16 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
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
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More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.