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Dr. Ali Al Ameri , MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) • Des Moines, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ali Al Ameri, MD is a certified Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) practicing in Des Moines, IA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Dr. Al Ameri delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 411 LAUREL ST STE A250.

Dr. Al Ameri maintains professional affiliations with Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp, Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. 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 Ste A250

Des Moines, IA 503143029

Telephone 5152355000
Fax 5152886713
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Des Moines, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
17 Yrs -7.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.9 Yrs
State Avg: 28.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (57 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
69.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Al Ameri (17 Years) 17 Yrs
Des Moines Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
91 91 $183.00 $122.27
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
70 29 $91.00 $44.38
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
42 42 $421.00 $159.43
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope
34 34 $618.00 $184.70
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft
33 33 $5150.00 $1496.76
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
22 22 $303.00 $119.83
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope
19 19 $2958.00 $1212.55
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope
15 15 $2499.00 $733.30
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery
15 15 $3794.00 $653.13
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts
14 14 $1086.00 $352.82
33405 Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine
13 13 $5567.46 $1746.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-11-16
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License IA MD-48976

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

State License MD P29237

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp

411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 503143017

Phone: 5156333770

Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp

411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 503143029

Phone: 5152355000

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group Inc

1240 S Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter, FL 334587205

Phone: 5612634400

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group Inc

1210s Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter, FL 334587205

Phone: 5617472234

Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp

1816 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 500108771

Phone: 5152322500

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group Inc

1002 S Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter, FL 334587202

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group Inc

1210 S Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter, FL 334587205

Jupiter Medical Center Physicians Group Inc

1240 S Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter, FL 334587205

Phone: 5612634400

Secondary Practice Locations

3207 W Springs Dr, Apt 310

Ellicott City, MD 210433289

Phone: 8323666276

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Ravinder Dervesh , MD

Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology

NPI 1013107291

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Maksim Blidchenko , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013559178

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Ganga Prabhakar , MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1023109444

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Gardar Sigurdsson , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1043310881

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Hashim Hanif , MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1043652209

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jenny Papin , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1083469563

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 16, 2021

Registered at 411 LAUREL ST STE A250, DES MOINES, IA 503143029 (Tel: 5152355000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 16, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 9170, DES MOINES, IA 503069170 (Tel: 5156333600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 16, 2021

Recorded as ALI AL AMERI, MD

NPI Profile Active June 24, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 24, 2013

Registered at 3207 W SPRINGS DR, APT 310, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 210433289 (Tel: 8323666276)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2013

Registered at 3207 W SPRINGS DR, APT 310, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 210433289 (Tel: 8323666276)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 24, 2013

Recorded as ALI AL AMERI

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 24, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #P29237 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 24, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558700450
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 24, 2013
Last Update: November 16, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 9170

Des Moines, IA 503069170

Phone: 5156333600

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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