Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Christopher D Nelson, DO

Individual provider Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · NPI 1740403500

Dr. Christopher D Nelson, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery in West Des Moines, Iowa. Qualified in 2004, 22 years ago. Practices with Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC, a 103-clinician group. Licensed in Iowa.

Years since qualifying
22
Licensed in
IA
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.

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Practice location Address checks out

6001 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719
Phone: (515) 224-1414
Fax: (515) 224-5140
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Specialties & licences

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207XS0114X · Licence DO-04093 (IA)

Record details

NPI number1740403500
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedApril 10, 2007
Last updated in NPPESDecember 29, 2022
Certification dateDecember 29, 2022
Mailing address6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7702

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2004 (22 years in practice)
Group practice Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc — 103 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Not indicated
Practice locations5 on file with Medicare