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- 5950 University Avenue, Ste 221, West Des Moines, IA 50266
About Carol Smith
Carol A. Smith, PA C is a physician assistant — medical practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Medicare claims data shows Carol provided 163 services to 141 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1659371623.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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) 875-9115
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5950 UNIVERSITY AVENUE STE 221
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Medical 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
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
Blood
Bone and joint
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
- Stomach Bug and Food Poisoning
Digestive health
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine
Eye Care
Foot and ankle
General Health
Hair and scalp
Headache and brain
Heart & Circulation
Hormones
Infections
- Cellulitis
- COVID-19
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Ringworm
- Strep throat
Injury
Men's Health
Mental Health
Metabolic
Nerve conditions
Neurology
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Migraines
Pain
- Gout
- Low back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Whiplash
Respiratory
Sexual Health
- Sexually transmitted infections
Skin
Skin cancer
Skin conditions
- Rosacea
Sleep
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
- Allergy Testing and Shots
Counseling
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 Rapid Test
- Mono Rapid Test
- Rapid Flu Swab
- Rapid strep testing
- TB Skin Test
- Urine Drug Screen
- Urine Pregnancy Test
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Removal of Foreign Object from Ear or Nose
Evaluations
Exams
- DOT Physical Exam
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Pre-Employment Physical
- School and camp physical
General Care
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Wound Care and Dressing Change
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
Hormones
- Hormone replacement therapy consult
Injections
Injury Care
- Burn Treatment
- Splinting and temporary casting
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urinalysis
Mental Health
- Depression screening
Metabolic
- Weight Loss Medication Consultation
Minor surgery
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Prevention
- Travel health clinic and vaccines
Respiratory
- Asthma Action Plan Consultation
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Screening
- Blood Pressure Check and Monitoring
- STI and STD Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Mole removal
- Wart Removal
Treatments
- IV hydration for cancer patients
Virtual care
- Virtual doctor visit
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Well-woman exam
Women's health
- Pap smear
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
163 services · 141 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
106 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
57 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant — Medical |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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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.
Common questions
What does Carol A. Smith specialize in?
Carol A. Smith is a physician assistant in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Medical”.
NPI registry
Where is Carol A. Smith located?
Carol A. Smith is listed at 5950 University Avenue Ste 221, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Carol A. Smith's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 875-9115. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Carol A. Smith?
Carol A. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1659371623. 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
How much experience does Carol A. Smith have?
Carol A. Smith has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Carol A. Smith do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Carol A. Smith 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 Carol A. Smith's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carol A. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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