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CHRISTOPHER T LENSING MD
NPI 1265966972
Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA

Active since April 19, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 PLEASANT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-6372 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 26, 2024, Jun 6, 2023, Apr 19, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christopher T Lensing Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER T LENSING MD (NPI 1265966972) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-49325) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265966972
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER T LENSINGCredential: MD
Location Address1200 PLEASANT STDes Moines, IA 50309-1406
Mailing Address4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 236West Des Moines, IA 50266-6720 · (515) 401-1950
Phone(515) 241-6372
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1265966972 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-49325
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1200 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher T Lensing 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 ID6507253879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220505000854
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mason City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160064
Location1000 Fourth Street SWMason City, IA 50401 · Cerro Gordo 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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Pharmacy
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-5936
CATHERINE P MCNEILL M.D.
Pediatrics
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6611
CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Rehabilitation Unit
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6212
DR. LISA I HARDISTY M.D.
Pediatrics
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-5926
BROOKE JOHNSON D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6262
JAMIE LYNN PIOTROWSKI NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 524-1621
BILAL HASAN BAIG DO
Internal Medicine
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6636
HOLLEY A BZDEGA MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1200 PLEASANT ST, NEONATOLOGY
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-4444

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 Christopher Lensing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Lensing is 1265966972. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2017.

Where is Christopher Lensing located?

Christopher Lensing practices at 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 241-6372.

What is Christopher Lensing's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Christopher Lensing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Lensing 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.

What insurance does Christopher Lensing accept?

Health plans from Medica list Christopher Lensing as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Lensing affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Lensing is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center and Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Lensing was last updated on June 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.