Physician Profile
David A. Vittetoe, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Vittetoe
David A. Vittetoe, MD is a healthcare provider in Des Moines, IA specializing in orthopedic surgery. David trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 2,014 Medicare patients across 6,166 services.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (515) 224-1414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 213
Des Moines, IA 50316
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,166 services · 2,014 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
373 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
145 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
60 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
52 |
| Revision of component of total knee joint prosthesis | Procedure | 27486 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
427 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
223 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | Imaging | 73522 |
21 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
13 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg | Drug given | J3304 |
2,432 |
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 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
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 Des Moines 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 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 IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Vittetoe specialize in?
Dr. Vittetoe 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
Where is Dr. Vittetoe located?
Dr. Vittetoe is listed at 1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 213, Des Moines, IA 50316. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vittetoe's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 224-1414. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vittetoe's NPI number?
Dr. Vittetoe's National Provider Identifier is 1790749174. 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. Vittetoe go to medical school?
Dr. Vittetoe attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Vittetoe been practicing?
Dr. Vittetoe has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Vittetoe do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vittetoe 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
Has Dr. Vittetoe confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vittetoe. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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