Active NPI 1568585081 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff , MD

Anesthesiology • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Allen Eckhoff, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2006, Dr. Eckhoff delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 411 LAUREL ST.

Dr. Eckhoff maintains professional affiliations with Medical Center Anesthesiologists, P.C., Knoxville Community Hospital Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level, destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint, destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

411 Laurel St
Suite 3170

Des Moines, IA 503143005

Telephone 5152456425

Fax 5152830794

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Iowa Clinic, Pc Facility NPI 1184614976

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs +1.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.4 Yrs

State Avg: 24.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

116 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (587 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

91.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Eckhoff (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Des Moines Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 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
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	101	64	$2467.49	$119.51
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	101	62	$1885.26	$185.17
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	94	55	$902.85	$54.49
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	94	80	$1500.00	$90.50
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	90	57	$1360.04	$66.83
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	85	74	$1829.65	$115.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	61	$326.00	$109.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	81	81	$563.00	$143.38
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	71	46	$1536.34	$95.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	49	$202.50	$74.37
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	53	39	$302.00	$24.60
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	39	22	$910.41	$160.44
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	39	23	$1864.15	$334.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$563.00	$121.88
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	35	26	$1088.69	$45.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	26	$207.00	$60.63
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	32	27	$434.00	$33.42
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	31	26	$434.00	$37.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$399.00	$89.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	27	$326.00	$89.36
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	30	28	$302.00	$27.89
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	29	27	$1837.24	$111.57
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	25	21	$1572.00	$94.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$399.00	$74.69
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	22	17	$2596.00	$119.40
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	22	21	$302.00	$31.98
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	20	18	$434.00	$34.89
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	19	16	$1500.00	$94.91
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	19	14	$1647.89	$109.02
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	18	14	$1440.00	$68.93
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	16	16	$767.13	$48.30
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	14	13	$1175.29	$53.23
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	11	11	$434.00	$44.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	111	111	$536.00	$146.85
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	99	58	$2422.06	$123.46
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	95	56	$1683.72	$178.08
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	95	55	$833.68	$54.89
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	91	53	$1341.85	$70.27
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	82	73	$1738.83	$116.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	73	$310.00	$112.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	54	$196.58	$79.49
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	75	65	$1428.00	$90.53
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	69	45	$1394.20	$94.38
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	50	44	$288.00	$25.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$536.00	$122.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$376.67	$95.51
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	47	40	$288.00	$44.07
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	38	32	$288.00	$28.88
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	32	27	$1160.16	$49.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	29	$310.00	$87.20
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	28	25	$1497.00	$99.10
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	28	18	$1825.68	$356.63
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	26	16	$856.73	$169.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$380.00	$76.99
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	24	22	$413.00	$33.61
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	22	20	$413.00	$50.23
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	22	20	$1428.00	$111.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	17	$197.00	$61.89
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	18	13	$1333.89	$81.09
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	18	13	$2403.33	$147.09
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	17	16	$413.00	$39.15
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	15	$928.13	$50.24
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	16	15	$413.00	$43.50
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	14	13	$737.14	$49.59
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	13	13	$288.00	$38.51
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	12	12	$1828.00	$130.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	130	13	$4.00	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	88	$187.61	$80.61
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	111	63	$1584.14	$179.48
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	110	62	$785.00	$55.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	110	110	$508.24	$152.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	105	90	$293.34	$113.72
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	82	47	$2253.52	$123.11
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	80	46	$1240.70	$69.99
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	79	68	$1360.00	$90.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$359.17	$98.37
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	70	59	$263.00	$48.44
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	51	44	$1562.08	$115.83
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	45	37	$1424.89	$99.56
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	42	33	$260.74	$26.07
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	41	35	$393.00	$54.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	29	$188.00	$63.37
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	33	25	$951.52	$46.54
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	29	28	$393.00	$44.20
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	26	16	$1630.38	$183.79
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	26	17	$2218.19	$179.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$510.00	$127.40
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	25	15	$785.00	$55.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	21	$295.00	$93.29
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	23	15	$1220.83	$99.45
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	20	$263.00	$29.55
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	22	20	$1368.73	$101.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	16	$950.26	$56.91
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	19	19	$1360.00	$157.98
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	18	15	$265.00	$63.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$361.00	$78.58
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	16	13	$23.00	$6.29
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	16	14	$379.38	$35.28
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	14	13	$1112.29	$107.34
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	14	14	$1679.14	$155.33
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	12	11	$393.00	$40.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	218	141	$187.89	$80.47
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	135	61	$785.00	$56.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	105	$294.30	$113.73
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	112	98	$1354.89	$94.39
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	110	62	$1584.27	$210.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	105	105	$510.00	$152.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	66	$361.00	$98.33
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	66	41	$2247.00	$125.13
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	66	41	$1246.64	$71.68
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	54	49	$1451.11	$112.75
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	44	39	$263.00	$49.47
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	43	35	$1360.00	$175.82
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	37	31	$1386.38	$100.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	31	$188.00	$63.10
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	32	14	$785.00	$57.34
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	29	25	$265.00	$26.55
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	28	19	$1259.36	$98.90
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	28	19	$2269.93	$184.55
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	27	21	$1426.00	$103.14
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	27	26	$1187.41	$125.75
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	24	14	$1570.00	$212.27
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	24	19	$23.00	$5.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$295.00	$92.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	17	$1046.67	$50.21
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	21	18	$265.00	$69.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$510.00	$126.92
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	21	20	$46.00	$10.37
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	16	$867.63	$56.30
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	19	16	$393.00	$55.99
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	18	16	$655.00	$49.98
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	16	15	$417.56	$45.54
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	16	15	$1469.25	$158.18
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	13	11	$393.00	$35.97
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	12	$263.00	$30.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	327	192	$179.00	$67.92
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	181	17	$4.00	$0.13
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	125	46	$748.00	$57.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	104	104	$485.00	$147.60
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	82	48	$1531.46	$213.17
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	58	52	$1295.00	$96.54
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	42	32	$1451.33	$116.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$344.00	$100.03
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	41	34	$1295.00	$165.53
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	36	23	$1071.22	$70.11
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	35	23	$2163.69	$129.51
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	35	29	$245.71	$50.26
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	31	21	$1143.68	$94.54
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	31	21	$2061.19	$177.92
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	30	19	$1119.60	$72.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	27	$278.39	$88.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	23	$179.00	$47.98
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	26	21	$22.00	$5.79
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	25	19	$1358.00	$104.52
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	24	20	$366.29	$55.68
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	23	16	$1162.87	$101.67
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	22	21	$1189.09	$95.64
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	19	17	$1571.37	$181.03
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	17	15	$250.00	$27.18
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	16	14	$1090.00	$145.97
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	16	12	$250.00	$31.12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	15	13	$747.00	$56.62
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	14	13	$44.00	$11.45
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	12	11	$624.00	$51.00
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	12	11	$250.00	$88.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	269	204	$172.00	$69.19
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	168	55	$723.28	$58.19
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	143	115	$1245.00	$95.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	143	143	$466.00	$152.39
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	130	13	$3.00	$0.13
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	115	92	$1404.00	$116.56
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	105	57	$1464.37	$216.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	96	$330.00	$99.88
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	80	53	$2046.30	$124.62
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	74	49	$1139.43	$72.27
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	61	39	$1166.59	$74.17
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	51	42	$240.59	$27.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	39	$270.00	$103.00
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	47	45	$1176.77	$95.65
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	47	33	$1305.00	$103.23
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	47	40	$600.00	$50.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	42	36	$888.95	$48.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	33	$172.00	$48.94
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	37	31	$240.00	$54.01
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	26	21	$359.00	$60.09
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	20	12	$1381.80	$104.57
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	20	17	$240.00	$31.38
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	19	17	$663.16	$45.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	14	12	$820.57	$58.27
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	12	13	$21.00	$6.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$466.00	$123.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	180	134	$165.00	$66.70
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	165	132	$1197.00	$93.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	143	143	$448.00	$153.05
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	130	60	$712.26	$57.70
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	112	64	$1977.59	$124.39
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	104	60	$1111.30	$72.78
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	104	85	$1315.87	$114.11
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	103	62	$1421.22	$210.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	75	$259.00	$97.97
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	72	62	$230.00	$26.81
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	58	55	$1151.98	$96.66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	56	46	$825.54	$47.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	55	$317.00	$98.69
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	51	41	$230.00	$55.20
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	48	37	$1197.00	$100.54
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	39	33	$576.00	$49.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	28	$165.00	$48.66
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	36	23	$1086.11	$72.60
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	27	23	$345.00	$59.26
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	19	19	$345.00	$49.27
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	14	$230.00	$27.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	14	$259.00	$74.63
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	12	12	$624.00	$44.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	164	121	$145.00	$66.23
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	131	106	$1050.00	$92.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	99	99	$393.00	$145.95
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	72	58	$1107.35	$109.39
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	65	32	$699.23	$60.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	49	$227.00	$98.18
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	60	35	$1710.07	$121.56
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	57	34	$972.63	$71.09
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	53	32	$1370.94	$221.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	39	$145.00	$44.67
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	46	38	$905.52	$88.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$278.00	$97.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	38	27	$668.68	$40.70
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	33	26	$202.00	$26.20
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	32	27	$505.00	$48.68
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	26	21	$1050.00	$95.35
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	20	$202.00	$55.05
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	20	16	$202.00	$28.05
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	18	$320.95	$132.29
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	15	13	$303.00	$50.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$393.00	$119.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$227.00	$67.73
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	11	11	$303.00	$55.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IA MD42437

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

General Acute Care Hospital

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 282N00000X

State License OH 57.023992

An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Medical Center Anesthesiologists, P.c.

1601 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 502667736

Phone: 5153588000

Medical Center Anesthesiologists, P.c.

12499 University Ave, Clive, IA 503258288

Phone: 5152456425

Medical Center Anesthesiologists, P.c.

411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 503143005

Phone: 5156438650

Knoxville Community Hospital Inc

1202 W Howard St, Knoxville, IA 501383103

Phone: 6418287211

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Dr. Eric Meek , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Bartlett , MD

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Dr. Nolan Asprey , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1073191888

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Christine Carstensen , MD

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NPI 1083606222

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 26, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 26, 2017

Registered at 411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170, DES MOINES, IA 503143005 (Tel: 5152456425)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 26, 2017

Registered at 411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170, DES MOINES, IA 503143017 (Tel: 5152456425)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 26, 2017

Recorded as ALLEN ECKHOFF, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 26, 2017

General Acute Care Hospital (License #57.023992 in OH)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 26, 2017

Anesthesiology (License #MD42437 in IA)

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NPI Profile Active February 04, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location February 04, 2016

Registered at 411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170, DES MOINES, IA 503143005 (Tel: 5152456425)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 04, 2016

Registered at 411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170, DES MOINES, IA 503143017 (Tel: 5152456425)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 04, 2016

Recorded as ALLEN ECKHOFF, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 04, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #MD42437 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 09, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1568585081

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 09, 2007

Last Update: April 26, 2017

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

411 Laurel St, Suite 3170

Des Moines, IA 503143017

Phone: 5152456425

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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