Active NPI 1275591273 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Timothy C Simplot , MD

Otolaryngology • West Des Moines, IA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Timothy Simplot, MD is a certified Otolaryngology practicing in West Des Moines, IA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Simplot delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 105 VALLEY WEST DR.

Dr. Simplot does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages, diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

105 Valley West Dr
Ste 100

West Des Moines, IA 502653902

Telephone 5152234368

Fax 5154532368

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Iowa Ent Center Pllc Facility NPI 1528314960

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Otolaryngology in West Des Moines, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +5.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.3 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

19 Specialists

Practicing in West Des Moines, IA (148 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Simplot (32 Years) 32 Yrs

West Des Moines Specialty Average (26.3 Years) 26.3 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	347	243	$150.00	$83.48
30801 Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages	147	68	$556.00	$183.29
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	106	56	$482.00	$168.75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	87	$219.00	$117.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	94	94	$337.00	$152.31
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	89	65	$82.00	$26.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$220.00	$102.26
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	68	58	$475.00	$176.54
70486 CT scan of face	36	36	$597.00	$119.18
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	35	35	$38.00	$15.06
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	33	33	$101.00	$34.01
77011 Ct scan guidance for stereotactic localization	33	33	$750.00	$200.02
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	30	24	$355.00	$114.49
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	29	27	$111.72	$39.10
76380 Limited or follow-up ct scan	15	15	$392.00	$120.24
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	15	13	$1118.40	$310.68
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	15	15	$786.00	$209.52
30469 Repair of collapsed nasal valve	15	15	$6672.00	$2183.91
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	14	14	$124.00	$47.24
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	13	13	$786.00	$106.31
31242 Destruction of nasal nerve by heat using an endoscope	12	12	$6218.00	$2243.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$89.00	$51.94
31267 Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$2471.18	$262.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	329	243	$150.57	$83.42
30801 Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages	138	63	$556.00	$200.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	110	$220.00	$102.83
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	96	69	$82.00	$26.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$337.00	$150.56
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	70	37	$482.00	$173.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	65	$219.00	$118.62
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	66	59	$475.00	$176.37
77011 Ct scan guidance for stereotactic localization	28	27	$750.00	$206.14
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	22	21	$38.00	$15.37
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	21	20	$355.00	$113.44
70486 CT scan of face	18	18	$597.00	$122.54
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	17	17	$108.00	$37.46
76380 Limited or follow-up ct scan	16	16	$392.00	$120.48
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	14	13	$585.00	$193.77
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	13	13	$101.00	$34.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	314	233	$150.00	$84.91
30801 Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages	145	60	$556.00	$203.50
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	119	51	$482.00	$176.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	96	$220.00	$104.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	79	$219.00	$120.76
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	78	54	$82.00	$27.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$337.00	$154.85
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	53	47	$475.00	$185.40
76380 Limited or follow-up ct scan	22	22	$392.00	$118.58
77011 Ct scan guidance for stereotactic localization	20	20	$750.00	$212.42
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	18	15	$355.00	$117.14
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	16	15	$1179.56	$321.69
31267 Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$2351.87	$251.35
70486 CT scan of face	14	14	$597.00	$124.97
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	12	12	$786.00	$95.92
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	11	11	$108.00	$37.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	312	218	$150.00	$85.34
30801 Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages	134	69	$534.03	$200.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	80	$219.00	$122.87
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	94	55	$75.31	$27.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	88	88	$337.00	$156.40
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	87	46	$470.60	$184.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$220.00	$104.54
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	48	43	$475.00	$180.89
30117 Removal or destruction of growth in nose	44	22	$2476.75	$696.06
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	20	17	$108.00	$37.79
77011 Ct scan guidance for stereotactic localization	19	18	$750.00	$220.62
76380 Limited or follow-up ct scan	17	17	$392.00	$118.32
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	15	14	$689.40	$95.49
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	15	13	$311.80	$112.98
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	13	13	$711.69	$205.58
31267 Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope	13	12	$2460.00	$232.71
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	13	12	$1129.15	$314.34
30520 Reshaping of nasal cartilage	12	12	$1596.17	$474.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	238	186	$150.00	$69.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	118	97	$89.00	$41.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	112	$220.00	$100.14
30801 Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages	75	46	$492.00	$196.28
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	69	39	$450.00	$179.31
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	63	51	$475.00	$176.13
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	53	40	$65.00	$27.04
30117 Removal or destruction of growth in nose	29	15	$2107.48	$640.45
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	25	25	$151.00	$68.77
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	22	20	$108.00	$44.62
76380 Limited or follow-up ct scan	19	19	$392.00	$117.82
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	18	18	$32.22	$14.42
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	15	15	$625.00	$189.07
77011 Ct scan guidance for stereotactic localization	15	15	$750.00	$215.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$219.00	$102.41
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	13	12	$499.62	$197.53
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	12	11	$246.00	$113.85
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	12	12	$80.00	$34.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95165 Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens	1,060	12	$21.00	$11.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	352	263	$150.00	$68.47
30801 Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages	233	108	$492.00	$203.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	183	135	$89.00	$41.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	153	$220.00	$100.10
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	129	71	$450.00	$182.81
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	105	61	$65.00	$27.18
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	81	59	$475.00	$170.35
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	41	40	$108.00	$42.40
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$151.00	$71.00
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	25	19	$1034.52	$287.74
77011 Ct scan guidance for stereotactic localization	24	24	$750.00	$205.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$219.00	$101.78
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	21	20	$30.00	$14.34
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	21	21	$625.00	$237.38
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	20	20	$625.00	$97.93
76380 Limited or follow-up ct scan	18	18	$336.39	$99.23
70486 CT scan of face	16	16	$597.00	$123.71
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	15	15	$99.00	$45.56
31267 Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope	14	14	$2512.71	$210.11
61782 Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain	13	12	$409.00	$163.95
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	12	11	$246.00	$107.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95165 Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens	1,030	13	$21.00	$11.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	414	278	$150.00	$65.98
30801 Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages	275	109	$492.00	$199.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	167	121	$89.00	$39.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	161	161	$220.00	$96.18
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	114	66	$65.00	$26.17
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	108	61	$450.00	$186.70
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	86	66	$475.00	$158.58
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	43	43	$151.00	$66.72
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	42	40	$30.00	$13.09
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	29	26	$108.00	$41.56
77011 Ct scan guidance for stereotactic localization	24	24	$750.00	$202.14
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	22	22	$80.00	$33.93
76380 Limited or follow-up ct scan	19	19	$249.00	$100.86
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	18	16	$1203.83	$318.27
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	16	15	$246.00	$91.14
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	16	16	$625.00	$88.89
70486 CT scan of face	13	13	$597.00	$124.52
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	13	13	$625.00	$244.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$219.00	$93.90
31267 Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$2907.27	$208.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95165 Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens	1,250	14	$21.00	$11.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	407	241	$150.00	$64.14
30801 Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages	233	99	$492.00	$197.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	155	113	$89.00	$38.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	138	138	$220.00	$92.20
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	112	65	$65.00	$25.77
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope	104	77	$475.00	$153.27
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	93	50	$450.00	$180.71
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	28	28	$151.00	$64.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	27	$219.00	$95.05
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	26	21	$108.00	$42.15
77011 Ct scan guidance for stereotactic localization	24	24	$750.00	$194.20
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	17	13	$246.00	$92.95
30802 Destruction of soft tissue in nasal passages	14	14	$625.00	$233.37
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	13	13	$30.00	$11.34
31267 Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$2531.75	$216.38
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$1106.75	$289.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Otolaryngology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License IA 32861

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0190975 (IA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

16 Associated Practitioners

Matthew Finnern

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063162048

Kevin Prater , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1194706176

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Joy Hesse , CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1306001037

Speech-Language Pathologist (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Dr. April Hubbard , AuD, CCC-A

Audiologist

NPI 1407134349

Doctor of Audiology, CCCA

Dr. Thomas Paulson , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1407814346

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Eytan Young , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1437117439

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 07, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 07, 2015

Registered at 105 VALLEY WEST DR, STE 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502653902 (Tel: 5152234368)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2015

Registered at 105 VALLEY WEST DR, STE 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502653902 (Tel: 5152234368)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 07, 2015

Recorded as TIMOTHY SIMPLOT, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 07, 2015

Otolaryngology (License #32861 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1275591273

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 02, 2006

Last Update: May 07, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

105 Valley West Dr, Ste 100

West Des Moines, IA 502653902

Phone: 5152234368

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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