Dr. Sara N. Upmeyer , DO
Anesthesiology • Des Moines, IA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Sara Upmeyer, DO is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 2001, Dr. Upmeyer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 411 LAUREL ST.
Dr. Upmeyer maintains professional affiliations with Mercy Medical Center, Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement, injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
411 Laurel St
Suite 3170
Des Moines, IA 503143017
Medicare Profile & Education
Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences
2001
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA
Practicing in Des Moines, IA (587 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
64447
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
|
32 | 32 | $1010.00 | $57.72 |
|
01402
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
|
31 | 31 | $1572.19 | $193.33 |
|
64415
Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle
|
11 | 11 | $1153.00 | $63.47 |
|
00918
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope
|
11 | 11 | $1043.45 | $127.29 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
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.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Mercy Medical Center
701 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524031251
Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 507031916
Phone: 3192353886
Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
4480 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 527221637
Phone: 5637425950
Mercy Medical Center
701 10th St Se J Edward Lundy, Cedar Rapids, IA 524031251
Phone: 3198322328
Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
4480 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 527221644
Mercy Medical Center
701 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524031292
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Registered Nurse
Master of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170, DES MOINES, IA 503143017 (Tel: 5152830463)
Registered at 411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170, DES MOINES, IA 503143017 (Tel: 5152830463)
Recorded as SARA UPMEYER, D.O.
Anesthesiology (License #3615 in IA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
411 Laurel St, Suite 3170
Des Moines, IA 503143017
Phone: 5152830463
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