Dr. Frederick S Nuss , MD
Surgery • West Des Moines, IA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Frederick Nuss, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in West Des Moines, IA. Practice services are available at 5950 UNIVERSITY AVE under active NPI credentials.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, new patient outpatient office visit, repair of groin hernia (5 years or older). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
5950 University Ave
Ste 135
West Des Moines, IA 502668216
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in West Des Moines, IA
Practicing in West Des Moines, IA (452 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
|
36 | 13 | $70.00 | $37.08 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
24 | 24 | $181.00 | $100.25 |
|
49505
Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older)
|
12 | 12 | $1213.33 | $477.45 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
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
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 5950 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 135, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502668216 (Tel: 5158759795)
Registered at 6800 LAKE DRIVE, STE 250, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502662504 (Tel: 5158759925)
Recorded as FREDERICK NUSS, M.D.
Surgery (License #MD-21385 in IA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
6800 Lake Drive, Ste 250
West Des Moines, IA 502662504
Phone: 5158759925
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