DR. DAVID THOMAS CHRISTIANSON MD
NPI 1134613466
Neurological Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Active since June 20, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 875-9560(515) 875-9561 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2025, Jul 11, 2025, Jun 20, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. David Thomas Christianson Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DAVID THOMAS CHRISTIANSON MD (NPI 1134613466) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-54921) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134613466
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID THOMAS CHRISTIANSONCredential: MD
Location Address1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618Des Moines, IA 50309-1418
Mailing Address7147 Vista Dr Ste 150West Des Moines, IA 50266-9317 · (515) 875-9255
Fax(515) 875-9561
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South DakotaGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2025
NPI 1134613466 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License Licensed in IA · MD-54921
Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618, Des Moines, IA 50309

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. David Thomas Christianson Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8921355306
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250717004173
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Trinity Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Dodge, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160016
Location802 Kenyon RdFort Dodge, IA 50501 · Webster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50309 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Nurse Practitioner
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Physician Assistant
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618
DES MOINES, IA 50309

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is David Christianson's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Christianson is 1134613466. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2018.

Where is David Christianson located?

David Christianson practices at 1215 Pleasant St Ste 618, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 875-9560.

What is David Christianson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is David Christianson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Christianson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is David Christianson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Christianson is affiliated with Trinity Regional Medical Center and Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Christianson was last updated on September 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.