Active NPI 1265413678 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Kent Sneller , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Ames, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Sneller, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Ames, IA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Sneller delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1215 DUFF AVE.

Dr. Sneller is affiliated with Mcfarland Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1215 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 500103014

Telephone 5152394475

Fax 5152394722

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hy-Vee Inc Facility NPI 1902848229

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Ames, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

31 Yrs +5.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.2 Yrs

State Avg: 24.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Ames, IA (271 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sneller (31 Years) 31 Yrs

Ames Specialty Average (25.2 Years) 25.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	14,412	646	$3.00	$0.98
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,024	35	$23.00	$8.70
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,381	663	$233.67	$66.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	317	289	$136.74	$81.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	184	184	$182.24	$101.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	104	98	$202.83	$117.41
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	70	65	$3920.00	$1146.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$281.18	$153.94
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	32	31	$16.00	$15.30
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	25	15	$1915.12	$692.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	14,248	665	$3.00	$1.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,347	682	$230.97	$68.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	250	236	$133.00	$82.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	231	231	$186.00	$105.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	111	$197.00	$120.04
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	93	47	$1876.47	$696.45
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	68	63	$3920.00	$1133.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$287.00	$156.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	13,480	642	$3.00	$1.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,244	656	$206.12	$71.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	218	198	$129.00	$85.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	211	211	$190.00	$104.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	120	$191.00	$120.52
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	64	42	$1846.41	$754.07
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	49	46	$3920.00	$1192.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$293.00	$158.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	3,466	654	$9.20	$5.66
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,216	38	$24.87	$10.74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,370	690	$206.45	$69.52
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	832	68	$3.00	$1.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	265	245	$126.00	$86.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	227	227	$186.00	$106.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	79	$187.00	$122.90
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	46	13	$9.70	$7.00
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	41	38	$3920.00	$1210.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$287.00	$152.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	3,686	663	$10.00	$6.04
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,968	23	$25.66	$10.59
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,343	673	$215.77	$68.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	245	218	$124.00	$70.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	237	237	$182.00	$102.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	122	$183.00	$101.41
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	38	36	$3920.00	$1289.13
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	15	13	$158.53	$39.51
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$233.00	$124.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	3,789	669	$9.03	$6.28
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,824	24	$20.00	$11.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,396	683	$196.76	$65.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	288	288	$180.00	$100.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	259	234	$122.00	$68.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	121	117	$179.00	$99.03
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	59	56	$3920.00	$1274.66
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$226.00	$131.09
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	16	16	$3597.00	$1156.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	3,791	721	$9.71	$6.61
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,160	24	$20.69	$11.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,413	734	$206.52	$63.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	343	343	$177.19	$100.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	252	230	$113.68	$67.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	131	127	$170.76	$99.35
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	65	59	$3920.00	$1256.88
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$238.00	$129.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	3,509	669	$5.78	$5.58
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,392	19	$21.00	$12.37
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	1,350	690	$195.16	$62.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	297	297	$177.00	$99.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	260	234	$113.00	$67.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	121	115	$170.00	$98.54
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	46	39	$3920.00	$1239.32
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	13	13	$1532.00	$454.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-02-01

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IA 33483

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0208264 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mcfarland Clinic Pc

1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 500105400

Phone: 5152394400

Mcfarland Clinic Pc

1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 500105745

Phone: 5152394472

Mcfarland Clinic Pc

3500 University Blvd, Ames, IA 500103014

Phone: 5152393040

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 17, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 17, 2012

Registered at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 500103014 (Tel: 5152394475)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 17, 2012

Registered at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 500103014 (Tel: 5152394475)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 17, 2012

Recorded as DAVID SNELLER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 17, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #33483 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 11, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265413678

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 11, 2005

Last Update: February 01, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

1215 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 500103014

Phone: 5152394475

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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