Christopher Vandelune, D.O.
NPI 1871598557 · Family Medicine Physician · Cherokee, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Vandelune, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cherokee, IA (NPI 1871598557).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871598557
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 03566 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,346 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 861 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 677 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 471 | $84 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 206 | $118 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 205 | $17 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 183 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 153 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 555 | 153 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 466 | 125 |
| Losartan Potassium | 437 | 122 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 364 | 98 |
| Omeprazole | 358 | 90 |
| Furosemide | 269 | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 262 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$666 across 39 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-17
- Last updated
- 2019-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Vandelune's NPI number?
- Christopher Vandelune's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871598557, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Vandelune's specialty?
- Christopher Vandelune is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Vandelune located?
- Christopher Vandelune's practice location on file with NPPES is 115 E Maple St, Cherokee, IA 51012-1814.
- What is Christopher Vandelune's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Vandelune is (712) 225-9003.
- Does Christopher Vandelune accept Medicare?
- Christopher Vandelune is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Vandelune's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Vandelune's NPI (1871598557) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.