Active NPI 1972906816 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Cortney A Bax , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Cortney Bax, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2014, Cortney Bax delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 110 E COURT AVE STE 200.

Cortney Bax is affiliated with State University Of Iowa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, established patient outpatient office visit, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

110 E Court Ave Ste 200

Des Moines, IA 503092044

Telephone 5152822921

Fax 5152821035

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mission Cancer And Blood, Pllc Facility NPI 1639135585

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs +2.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.4 Yrs

State Avg: 13.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

182 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (1543 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

78.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bax (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Des Moines Specialty Average (9.4 Years) 9.4 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
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	30	21	$29.00	$7.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	20	$414.00	$76.13
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	24	17	$28.00	$10.35
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	23	18	$16.26	$8.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	22	18	$29.00	$7.61
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	18	15	$10.00	$8.40
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	13	13	$28.00	$10.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	40	23	$22.00	$6.88
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	36	25	$10.00	$2.63
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	30	19	$28.00	$9.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	191	104	$19.56	$7.70
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	168	102	$24.89	$10.33
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	141	98	$7.88	$2.94
82784 Gammaglobulin (immune system protein) measurement	69	11	$23.95	$8.68
82378 Carcinoembryonic antigen (cea) protein level	33	14	$47.42	$18.39
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	28	24	$34.66	$13.14
83550 Iron binding capacity	28	24	$22.60	$8.43
83540 Iron level	28	24	$17.05	$6.24
83615 Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level	20	15	$15.05	$6.04
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	17	14	$39.40	$14.19
82746 Folic acid level	16	13	$38.92	$13.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	119	87	$12.50	$7.77
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	118	87	$16.88	$10.56
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	109	80	$3.94	$3.00
82784 Gammaglobulin (immune system protein) measurement	69	14	$16.10	$9.30
82378 Carcinoembryonic antigen (cea) protein level	19	14	$33.60	$18.96
83615 Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level	16	14	$10.50	$6.04
83550 Iron binding capacity	12	11	$15.40	$8.74
83540 Iron level	12	11	$11.20	$6.47
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	12	11	$23.80	$13.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	38	36	$30.00	$8.46
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	33	32	$30.50	$11.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$190.00	$87.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	491	206	$30.00	$9.16
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	453	195	$30.50	$12.46
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	436	186	$5.00	$2.86
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	330	13	$1.00	$0.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	307	159	$189.64	$83.57
J2405 Injection, ondansetron hydrochloride, per 1 mg	240	15	$2.00	$0.09
82784 Gammaglobulin (immune system protein) measurement	192	32	$26.00	$10.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	126	77	$125.71	$57.76
82378 Carcinoembryonic antigen (cea) protein level	68	34	$48.00	$22.60
83735 Magnesium level	66	23	$15.00	$7.98
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	65	53	$254.91	$112.93
96367 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less	53	21	$74.96	$24.56
83615 Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level	41	29	$17.00	$7.00
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	40	30	$34.00	$16.08
83550 Iron binding capacity	40	30	$27.00	$10.31
83540 Iron level	40	30	$23.00	$7.63
96413 Infusion of chemotherapy into a vein up to 1 hour	39	20	$330.69	$109.58
J1200 Injection, diphenhydramine hcl, up to 50 mg	18	11	$2.00	$0.58
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	18	13	$59.22	$15.39
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	16	11	$50.00	$20.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	780	27	$1.00	$0.12
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	504	209	$5.00	$2.89
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	471	206	$30.00	$10.26
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	422	200	$30.50	$13.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	306	170	$185.00	$83.96
J2405 Injection, ondansetron hydrochloride, per 1 mg	288	22	$1.81	$0.09
J2469 Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg	220	14	$35.00	$21.45
82784 Gammaglobulin (immune system protein) measurement	169	32	$26.00	$12.14
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	96	75	$240.00	$110.97
96367 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less	85	34	$85.00	$23.84
82378 Carcinoembryonic antigen (cea) protein level	76	36	$48.00	$25.49
96413 Infusion of chemotherapy into a vein up to 1 hour	51	33	$335.00	$105.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	44	$120.00	$57.80
83615 Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level	46	32	$17.00	$4.96
83735 Magnesium level	42	22	$15.00	$8.84
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	36	19	$40.00	$15.84
96375 Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein	32	17	$69.00	$17.22
J1200 Injection, diphenhydramine hcl, up to 50 mg	31	21	$2.00	$0.61
96415 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour	30	15	$80.00	$21.95
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level	25	20	$34.00	$16.86
83550 Iron binding capacity	25	20	$27.00	$9.31
83540 Iron level	25	20	$23.00	$8.00
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	23	12	$57.39	$19.02
J3490 Unclassified drugs	22	15	$4.18	$0.76
96417 Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less	15	11	$168.00	$49.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-31

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IA 075490

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

State University Of Iowa

1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091406

Phone: 5152418700

State University Of Iowa

411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 503143027

Phone: 5155586576

State University Of Iowa

1950 Sw Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 500232977

Phone: 5152377066

State University Of Iowa

200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 522421009

Phone: 3193561616

State University Of Iowa

404 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 502191257

Phone: 6416286632

State University Of Iowa

2565 Se Encompass Dr, Waukee, IA 502631299

Phone: 5152377086

State University Of Iowa

411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 503143030

Phone: 5155586576

Secondary Practice Locations

12495 University Ave Ste 200

Clive, IA 503258290

Phone: 5152822921

1950 Sw Magazine Rd

Ankeny, IA 500232977

Phone: 5152822921

2565 Se Encompass Dr Ste 100

Waukee, IA 502631299

Phone: 5152821299

404 Jefferson St

Pella, IA 502191257

Phone: 6416283832

411 Laurel St Ste A300

Des Moines, IA 503143030

Phone: 5152822921

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

13 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 31, 2025

Registered at 110 E COURT AVE STE 200, DES MOINES, IA 503092044 (Tel: 5152822921)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 03, 2025

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 5152822921)

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NPI Profile Active August 25, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 25, 2017

Registered at 1221 PLEASANT ST., SUITE 100, DES MOINES, IA 50309 (Tel: 5152822921)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 25, 2017

Registered at 1221 PLEASANT STREET, SUITE 100, DES MOINES, IA 50309 (Tel: 5152822921)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 25, 2017

Recorded as CORTNEY BAX, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 25, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #075490 in IA)

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NPI Profile Active October 07, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 07, 2014

Registered at 1221 PLEASANT ST., SUITE 100, DES MOINES, IA 50309 (Tel: 5152822921)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 07, 2014

Registered at 1221 PLEASANT STREET, SUITE 100, DES MOINES, IA 50309 (Tel: 5152822921)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 07, 2014

Recorded as CORTNEY BAX, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 07, 2014

Physician Assistant (License #075490 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 07, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972906816

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 07, 2014

Last Update: October 31, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

200 Hawkins Dr

Iowa City, IA 522421009

Phone: 5152822921

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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