Christos Michael Kassiotis, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Christos Michael Kassiotis is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology specialist based in Des Moines, IA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across IA can see Christos Michael Kassiotis, MD in person in Des Moines or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 30+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Des Moines area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
411 Laurel St Ste 1225, Des Moines, IA 50314-3017
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.2%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,915
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
795
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,563
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.61M
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$502 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Christos Michael Kassiotis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 13, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Taxonomy: 207RA0001X
Mailing address
Po Box 9170, Des Moines, IA 50306-9170
Differs from practice location
Virtual Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Care With Christos Michael Kassiotis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christos Michael Kassiotis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Des Moines 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 Christos Michael Kassiotis
NPI records show Dr. Kassiotis as active with telehealth listed in Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 633-3770.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christos Michael Kassiotis
Practice Location
411 Laurel St Ste 1225, Des Moines, IA 50314-3017
Mailing Address
Po Box 9170, Des Moines, IA 50306-9170
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