Provider Profile
Alex A. Cathey
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Alex Cathey
Alex A. Cathey is a healthcare provider in Des Moines, IA specializing in internal medicine. Alex trained at University of North Dakota School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. Medicare claims data shows Alex provided 364 services to 238 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 241-5995
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1415 WOODLAND AVE SUITE 140
Des Moines, IA 50309
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Preventive and evaluation
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
Imaging referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
Metabolic & Weight
Minor procedures
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
364 services · 238 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
175 | As often as other peers in INTERNAL MEDICINE |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
82 | As often as other peers in INTERNAL MEDICINE |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
47 | As often as other peers in INTERNAL MEDICINE |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
46 | As often as other peers in INTERNAL MEDICINE |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
14 | As often as other peers in INTERNAL MEDICINE |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internal medicines at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Other internal medicines in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of North Dakota School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at University of North Dakota School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Alex A. Cathey?
Alex A. Cathey is an internal medicine in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Alex A. Cathey's address?
Alex A. Cathey is listed at 1415 Woodland Ave Suite 140, Des Moines, IA 50309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Alex A. Cathey?
The number on file is (515) 241-5995. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Alex A. Cathey?
Alex A. Cathey's National Provider Identifier is 1407294317. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alex A. Cathey train?
Alex A. Cathey attended University of North Dakota School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alex A. Cathey have?
Alex A. Cathey has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Alex A. Cathey perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Alex A. Cathey the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alex A. Cathey's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alex A. Cathey. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.