Active NPI 1972564334 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mark Richard Matthes , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mark Matthes, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1992, Dr. Matthes delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 450 LAUREL ST STE A.

Dr. Matthes maintains professional affiliations with Mercy Medical Center-Newton, Iowa Orthopaedic Center Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of knee, 3 views, 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

450 Laurel St Ste A

Des Moines, IA 503143045

Telephone 5152478400

Fax 5152488888

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Iowa Orthopaedic Center, P.c. Facility NPI 1669579785

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +6.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.3 Yrs

State Avg: 24.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

22 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (271 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Matthes (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Des Moines Specialty Average (27.3 Years) 27.3 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	18,950	164	$1.38	$0.13
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	646	374	$109.40	$33.18
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	342	260	$340.03	$69.14
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	263	187	$131.84	$39.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	247	206	$180.70	$83.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	167	147	$246.54	$117.10
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	107	68	$1547.33	$509.86
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	106	102	$5149.97	$1127.77
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	96	90	$113.99	$51.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$244.92	$101.62
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	64	48	$20.88	$9.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$328.29	$154.23
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	41	41	$5120.66	$1150.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	30	28	$98.17	$29.69
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	28	28	$179.40	$47.15
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	11	11	$1289.24	$123.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	797	454	$104.59	$35.10
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	507	350	$332.56	$70.77
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	440	249	$20.93	$11.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	277	237	$172.12	$84.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	268	232	$235.01	$119.20
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	247	184	$125.22	$41.50
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	183	114	$1563.44	$510.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	170	157	$110.21	$52.66
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	139	130	$5159.60	$1169.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	103	103	$313.40	$156.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	79	$220.38	$104.39
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	49	44	$94.18	$30.21
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	45	27	$10.71	$6.66
83735 Magnesium level	45	45	$20.93	$6.57
83970 Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level	44	44	$104.66	$40.45
84480 Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, total	43	43	$41.86	$13.90
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	43	43	$73.72	$29.01
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	43	43	$31.86	$10.35
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	42	42	$25.93	$8.84
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	42	42	$5097.62	$1175.86
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	42	41	$167.24	$46.15
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	41	41	$46.85	$16.46
77078 Ct scan for measuring calcium and other minerals in bone	40	40	$328.60	$88.24
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	14	12	$15.93	$4.18
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	13	$1225.85	$134.64
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	13	12	$26.00	$7.61
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	12	12	$104.58	$37.04
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	11	11	$94.55	$24.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	723	414	$100.00	$34.08
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	283	199	$120.00	$39.15
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	256	209	$293.88	$68.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	206	190	$230.18	$121.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	194	175	$170.36	$85.91
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	188	33	$19.53	$1.25
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	166	119	$20.00	$11.05
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	123	117	$4925.49	$1190.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	102	102	$300.00	$155.67
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	82	77	$104.10	$52.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	66	$212.20	$103.75
77078 Ct scan for measuring calcium and other minerals in bone	56	56	$315.00	$86.65
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	54	54	$160.00	$43.39
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	51	50	$4887.86	$1171.20
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	49	21	$7.65	$5.95
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	42	30	$1421.14	$1074.61
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	38	35	$90.00	$30.31
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	31	31	$100.00	$34.69
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	22	16	$3325.00	$744.28
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	17	15	$15.00	$4.21
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	15	$90.00	$26.30
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	13	13	$1400.00	$121.97
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	13	12	$25.00	$7.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	767	475	$99.92	$33.29
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	317	236	$119.91	$37.59
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	263	221	$311.85	$70.37
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	193	128	$20.00	$10.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	179	163	$153.41	$86.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	165	156	$204.06	$122.14
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	102	65	$1420.14	$1140.92
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	101	94	$4946.09	$1206.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$303.67	$158.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	82	77	$94.55	$53.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	81	$222.47	$106.71
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	69	64	$4894.29	$1187.66
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	66	63	$159.85	$43.66
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	60	29	$6.60	$5.67
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	37	35	$90.00	$31.22
77078 Ct scan for measuring calcium and other minerals in bone	22	22	$315.00	$85.85
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	14	14	$29.64	$10.56
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	14	14	$69.64	$29.60
83735 Magnesium level	14	14	$19.64	$6.70
83970 Parathormone (parathyroid hormone) level	14	14	$99.64	$41.28
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	14	14	$24.64	$9.02
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	14	14	$44.64	$16.80
84480 Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, total	14	14	$39.64	$14.18
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	12	$90.00	$26.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	769	448	$95.00	$31.99
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	296	220	$110.00	$36.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	228	191	$272.76	$66.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	206	193	$135.60	$71.12
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	177	133	$20.00	$11.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	140	133	$185.00	$103.17
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	127	114	$98.14	$42.88
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	114	106	$4874.12	$1289.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	97	97	$190.00	$102.10
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	67	66	$150.00	$41.86
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	65	65	$139.15	$71.99
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	61	34	$6.00	$5.96
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	56	55	$4439.63	$1286.70
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	42	35	$85.00	$29.87
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	34	24	$1146.76	$1075.72
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	24	24	$125.00	$43.25
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	14	12	$85.00	$24.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	967	542	$95.00	$30.20
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	334	245	$110.00	$34.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	243	218	$143.27	$69.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	233	188	$230.61	$62.15
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	212	135	$19.98	$11.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	207	194	$187.35	$101.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	180	180	$205.14	$101.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	147	144	$78.98	$41.86
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	133	128	$4880.77	$1285.55
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	90	88	$150.00	$40.92
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	66	63	$3472.86	$1255.28
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	35	30	$85.00	$27.63
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	33	24	$6.84	$5.95
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	25	24	$85.00	$27.44
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	24	19	$1118.92	$1047.10
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	18	16	$10.00	$4.18
86140 Measurement C-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation	17	16	$15.00	$5.63
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	16	15	$20.00	$8.46
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$165.42	$71.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	1,012	554	$95.00	$28.44
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	387	281	$110.00	$33.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	240	210	$125.00	$67.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	219	205	$185.00	$100.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	191	161	$216.23	$62.04
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	181	125	$20.00	$12.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	170	170	$190.00	$100.29
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	146	134	$4745.55	$1262.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	131	124	$75.00	$40.36
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	81	79	$150.00	$38.32
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	62	60	$3355.00	$1257.86
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	37	33	$85.00	$25.97
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	27	22	$950.00	$516.31
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	23	20	$85.00	$26.62
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	15	15	$95.00	$32.08
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	12	11	$20.00	$9.40
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	11	11	$1330.00	$130.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	953	542	$92.08	$28.79
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	338	248	$107.11	$33.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	292	245	$124.39	$67.39
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	288	237	$219.66	$62.99
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	272	185	$17.12	$10.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	237	220	$183.55	$100.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	188	188	$185.70	$99.59
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	123	117	$4626.26	$1242.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	82	80	$75.60	$39.89
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	68	65	$3337.96	$1227.22
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	60	60	$150.00	$38.60
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	51	44	$83.06	$27.19
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	46	32	$961.57	$537.36
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	31	21	$433.83	$147.05
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	23	20	$82.78	$27.38
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	15	15	$17.60	$10.45
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	14	13	$1123.50	$145.60
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	14	14	$8.29	$4.77
86140 Measurement C-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation	14	14	$11.57	$6.96
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	12	12	$1328.00	$133.49

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-19

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IA 32661

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

0179366 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Iowa Orthopaedic Center Pc

500 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 502191255

Phone: 5152478400

Mercy Medical Center-Newton

300 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 502083155

Phone: 6417873170

Iowa Orthopaedic Center Pc

5300 Nw 86th St, Johnston, IA 501313164

Phone: 5152478400

Iowa Orthopaedic Center Pc

450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 503143045

Phone: 5152478400

Mercy Medical Center-Newton

204 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 502083135

Phone: 6417921273

Secondary Practice Locations

1121 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 180

West Des Moines, IA 502665993

Phone: 5152478400

500 Jefferson St

Pella, IA 502191255

Phone: 5152478400

5300 Nw 86th St Ste 500

Johnston, IA 501313164

Phone: 5152478400

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 19, 2025

Registered at 450 LAUREL ST STE A, DES MOINES, IA 503143045 (Tel: 5152478400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 19, 2025

Registered at 450 LAUREL ST STE A, DES MOINES, IA 503143045 (Tel: 5152478400)

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NPI Profile Active December 24, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location December 24, 2009

Registered at 450 LAUREL ST, STE A, DES MOINES, IA 503143045 (Tel: 5152478400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 24, 2009

Registered at 450 LAUREL ST, STE A, DES MOINES, IA 503143045 (Tel: 5152478400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 24, 2009

Recorded as MARK MATTHES, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 24, 2009

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #32661 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972564334

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 28, 2006

Last Update: November 19, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

450 Laurel St Ste A

Des Moines, IA 503143045

Phone: 5152478400

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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