Christopher Neil Carender, MD
Christopher Neil Carender is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Iowa City, IA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across IA can see Christopher Neil Carender, MD in person in Iowa City or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University graduate since 2017, he brings 9+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 863dNPPES updated 2024-01-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better39.9%
Iowa avg: 2.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+34.8 pts)
39.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.3%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.5 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
70
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
133
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
381
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $12k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Neil Carender's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 11, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
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.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 2017)
Mailing address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Christopher Neil Carender
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Neil Carender for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Iowa City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Neil Carender
NPI records show Dr. Carender as active with telehealth listed in Iowa City, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 356-2223.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
200 Hawkins Dr Dept of, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
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