Active NPI 1982030987 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Paul Eirik Otteson , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Grimes, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Paul Otteson, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Grimes, IA. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Paul Otteson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 825 NE GATEWAY DR STE 148.

Paul Otteson is affiliated with The Iowa Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

825 Ne Gateway Dr Ste 148

Grimes, IA 501111307

Telephone 5158759766

Fax 5158759162

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Iowa Clinic Pc Facility NPI 1346233178

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Grimes, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -0.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.5 Yrs

State Avg: 13.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Grimes, IA (1543 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

78.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Otteson (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Grimes Specialty Average (13.5 Years) 13.5 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
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	2,230	287	$27.60	$5.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	676	478	$268.00	$74.83
17000 Destruction of skin growth	439	316	$277.38	$48.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	131	109	$379.00	$105.09
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	129	114	$420.90	$79.06
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	95	81	$470.58	$95.40
96900 Application of ultraviolet light to skin	90	14	$78.84	$21.17
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	46	42	$49.00	$13.09
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	37	20	$27.56	$8.46
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	35	27	$699.66	$139.67
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	26	15	$54.77	$7.37
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$333.00	$91.27
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	23	19	$208.38	$41.96
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	21	21	$521.64	$104.61
84450 Liver enzyme (sgot), level	20	11	$26.99	$5.08
84460 Liver enzyme (sgpt), level	20	11	$27.57	$5.19
11200 Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags	15	14	$378.12	$61.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$168.00	$46.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,379	242	$27.60	$5.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	512	394	$258.02	$74.75
17000 Destruction of skin growth	362	286	$274.62	$46.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	146	$363.75	$106.03
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	147	124	$465.06	$96.68
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	105	95	$420.90	$76.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$319.13	$92.17
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	49	42	$690.00	$142.54
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	32	26	$27.56	$8.40
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	29	29	$523.02	$105.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$475.30	$137.12
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	21	19	$209.76	$42.63
11200 Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags	19	18	$368.46	$58.10
84450 Liver enzyme (sgot), level	18	13	$26.99	$5.08
84460 Liver enzyme (sgpt), level	17	12	$27.57	$5.19
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	17	13	$54.77	$7.61
87220 Tissue fungi or parasites	12	12	$25.28	$4.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	863	174	$26.22	$5.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	327	264	$249.10	$75.94
17000 Destruction of skin growth	284	223	$266.34	$47.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	148	111	$353.44	$107.53
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	101	82	$459.54	$96.14
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	97	89	$420.90	$81.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	89	$306.44	$93.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$457.78	$139.45
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	39	23	$27.56	$2.96
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	25	17	$213.90	$43.97
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	23	18	$527.16	$107.42
84450 Liver enzyme (sgot), level	16	15	$26.99	$5.11
84460 Liver enzyme (sgpt), level	15	14	$27.57	$5.23
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	15	12	$669.30	$144.65
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$199.28	$61.10
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$153.22	$47.25
11200 Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags	13	13	$362.94	$65.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	387	92	$30.34	$5.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	163	$232.26	$74.42
17000 Destruction of skin growth	123	119	$267.86	$44.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	74	$329.54	$108.60
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	67	63	$428.58	$94.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$326.65	$92.92
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	54	51	$395.05	$80.89
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	22	21	$507.17	$112.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$494.98	$140.19
11200 Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags	12	12	$339.24	$53.19
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	11	11	$215.93	$45.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	235	59	$41.55	$4.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	195	154	$245.69	$56.11
17000 Destruction of skin growth	100	84	$272.60	$42.34
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	72	57	$372.86	$78.49
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	48	16	$41.29	$1.79
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	34	34	$253.35	$58.62
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	30	29	$329.03	$60.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	25	$147.55	$31.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	24	$245.29	$41.75
17000 Destruction of skin growth	22	20	$272.73	$43.36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	12	$365.00	$84.21
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	12	12	$389.92	$89.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	362	69	$40.58	$4.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	212	152	$240.43	$56.72
17000 Destruction of skin growth	113	90	$267.39	$42.10
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	66	51	$236.00	$77.30
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	46	46	$248.39	$56.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	34	$144.78	$31.45
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	26	24	$332.96	$63.62
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	25	25	$384.16	$83.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	18	$240.14	$41.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	340	64	$40.00	$3.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	184	121	$236.18	$54.12
17000 Destruction of skin growth	111	85	$262.93	$40.73
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	77	22	$40.00	$1.88
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	58	58	$244.36	$56.84
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	56	51	$338.13	$70.27
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	53	49	$231.81	$78.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	32	$235.11	$41.40
17000 Destruction of skin growth	25	23	$262.20	$36.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	21	$350.96	$78.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	22	$142.18	$31.43
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	19	16	$148.68	$24.77
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	18	18	$335.33	$26.13
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	16	15	$226.88	$53.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$350.91	$80.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	150	26	$40.02	$4.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	57	$233.00	$55.44
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	47	13	$40.32	$1.88
17000 Destruction of skin growth	43	37	$259.77	$38.22
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	35	34	$332.63	$58.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	29	$231.15	$40.92
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	32	28	$227.81	$82.04
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	24	22	$327.04	$30.13
17000 Destruction of skin growth	20	16	$256.00	$36.69
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$240.47	$55.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$347.00	$79.96
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	17	12	$145.65	$24.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	13	$341.31	$63.19
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$236.50	$40.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-23

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IA 082773

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.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 13358

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 0010-04519

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Iowa Clinic Pc

1215 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091418

Phone: 5158759100

The Iowa Clinic Pc

1005 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 525016408

Phone: 6416842589

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Somaira Nowsheen , MD PHD

Dermatology

NPI 1003445610

MDPHD

Susan Rhyan , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1164419792

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Michelle Hopkins , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1487015939

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Adam Miller , MD

Dermatology

NPI 1578068367

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Carole Mcclanahan , MD, MPH

Dermatology

NPI 1578980835

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Public Health

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 16, 2025

Registered at 825 NE GATEWAY DR STE 148, GRIMES, IA 501111307 (Tel: 5158759607)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 424, DES MOINES, IA 503020424 (Tel: 5158759255)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 16, 2025

Physician Assistant (License #13358 in MN)

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Updated Practice Location May 18, 2021

Registered at 1400 MADISON AVE STE 400A, MANKATO, MN 560016805 (Tel: 5076251811)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 18, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 8674, MANKATO, MN 560028674 (Tel: 5076251811)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 18, 2021

Physician Assistant (License #0010-04519 in NC)

✅

NPI Profile Active September 19, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 19, 2016

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF DERMATOLOGY, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193356707)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 19, 2016

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF DERMATOLOGY, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193356707)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 19, 2016

Recorded as PAUL OTTESON, P.A.-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 19, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #082773 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 23, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982030987

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 23, 2013

Last Update: July 23, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 424

Des Moines, IA 503020424

Phone: 5158759255

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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