Dr. Christopher I Phelps

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher I Phelps, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in San Antonio, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Medical Center, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, Methodist Stone Oak Hospital. Dr. Christopher I Phelps also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Orthopedic Performance Institute. Dr. Christopher I Phelps accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (210) 545-7171 to request Dr. Christopher I Phelps the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1139 E Sonterra Blvd
Ste 500
San Antonio, TX 78258-4352

Phone 1: (210) 545-7171

Fax: (210) 545-7176
Map and Directions


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher I Phelps
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2961588082
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 20 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
    help
    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Christopher I Phelps attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1700075637
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Saturday, September 6, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Christopher I Phelps

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher I Phelps has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 20 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
    click for detail
    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
    click for detail
    Hand Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
    click for detail
    Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery
    click for detail
    Foot and Ankle Surgery
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
    click for detail
    Sports Medicine
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma
    click for detail
    Orthopaedic Trauma
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
    click for detail
    Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Orthopedic Performance Institute


Practice Locations

1139 E Sonterra Blvd
Ste 500
San Antonio, TX 78258-4352

Phone: (210) 545-7171
Fax: (210) 545-7176
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Saturday, September 6, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

Contact Dr. Christopher I Phelps by phone: (210) 545-7171 for verification, detailed information, or booking an appointment before going to.



See more related doctors and physicians



Reviews

Dr. Christopher I Phelps [NPI: 1700075637]Orthopedic Surgery

Most visited doctors