Dr. Christopher Nelson, DO

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Christopher Nelson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Des Moines, Iowa. In 2023, Dr. Nelson performed 68 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#7 in Iowa) and 59 knee replacements (#29 in Iowa), for a combined total of 127 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in Iowa.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
68 verified cases
#7 in Iowa
Knee Replacement
59 verified cases
#29 in Iowa

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Nelson

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (127 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Nelson, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 515-224-1414
6001 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50266
NPI: 1740403500
Credentials: DO
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed DO
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Iowa Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. David Vittetoe - Des Moines 223 procedures
Dr. Mark Isaacson - Ankeny 220 procedures
Dr. Sandeep Munjal - Cedar Rapids 214 procedures
Dr. Michael Stefl - Ames 208 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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