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Brenda J. Lugo, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Brenda Lugo
Brenda J. Lugo, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a physician assistant practicing in Des Moines, IA. Brenda is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — medical and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Brenda provided 123 services to 92 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and 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'. This provider record is associated with NPI 1841810645.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (515) 265-4211
- Email not available
Practice Locations
840 E UNIVERSITY AVE
Des Moines, IA 50316
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
123 services · 92 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
55 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| 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' | Billing code | G2211 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Other physician assistants in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Brenda J. Lugo?
Brenda J. Lugo is a physician assistant in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Brenda J. Lugo's address?
Brenda J. Lugo is listed at 840 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Brenda J. Lugo?
The number on file is (515) 265-4211. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Brenda J. Lugo?
Brenda J. Lugo's National Provider Identifier is 1841810645. 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 Brenda J. Lugo train?
Brenda J. Lugo attended Other, graduating in 2020. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Brenda J. Lugo have?
Brenda J. Lugo has 6 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2020, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Brenda J. Lugo perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Brenda J. Lugo performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Brenda J. Lugo's profile verified?
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