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- 6000 University Ave, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
About Cindy Pontious
Cindy S. Pontious, ARNP is a nurse practitioner — psychiatric/mental health based in West Des Moines, IA. Cindy is a 2013 graduate of University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Cindy provided 261 services to 136 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770925935.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
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) 241-2300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE SUITE 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health 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
Cognitive issues
Mood disorders
- Emotional Numbness
- Menopause Mood Swings and Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Sleep
Addiction
Addiction & substance use
Anxiety & panic
Attention & learning
Behavioral health
Behavioral issues
Child & adolescent
Cognitive disorders
Crisis & safety
Eating disorders
Medication side effects
Obsessions & compulsions
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
Stress & lifestyle
Trauma & stress
Procedures & services
Addiction treatment
Consultations
Crisis care
Evaluations & paperwork
- Child Psychiatric Evaluation
- Disability Mental Health Evaluation
- Gender-Affirming Mental Health Letter
- Psychiatric Clearance for Surgery
- School Accommodation Evaluation
- Treatment-Resistant Depression Evaluation
- Cognitive Assessment
Evaluations & testing
- ADHD Testing and Diagnosis
- Adolescent Psychiatric Evaluation
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluation
- FMLA and Mental Health Leave Paperwork
- Postpartum Mental Health Screening
- Second Opinion on Mental Health Diagnosis
- DNA drug response testing
- Psychiatric evaluation
Interventional treatments
Medication management
- Antidepressant Prescription
- Antipsychotic Medication Management
- Anxiety Medication Management
- Benzodiazepine Tapering
- Lithium Monitoring and Blood Level Checks
- Long-Acting Antipsychotic Shot
- Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication Management
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Smoking Cessation Medication Visit
- Stimulant Medication Monitoring
- Switching Antidepressants
- Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment
- Weight Management for Psychiatric Med Side Effects
- Lab Work for Psychiatric Medications
- Medication management
- Mood Stabilizer Management
- Sleep Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Therapy
- Somatic Calming and Relaxation Training
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Counseling
- Bereavement counseling
- Insomnia Treatment (CBT-I)
- Suicide safety planning
Therapy & counseling
- Couples and Family Mental Health Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Telehealth
- Telepsychiatry
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
261 services · 136 patients · 5 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 |
119 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
66 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
29 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
21 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
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 nurse practitioners at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Other nurse practitioners in West Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Cindy S. Pontious's specialty?
Cindy S. Pontious is a nurse practitioner in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Psychiatric/Mental Health”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Cindy S. Pontious?
Cindy S. Pontious is listed at 6000 University Ave Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Cindy S. Pontious?
The number on file is (515) 241-2300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Cindy S. Pontious?
Cindy S. Pontious's National Provider Identifier is 1770925935. 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
What is Cindy S. Pontious's education?
Cindy S. Pontious attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Cindy S. Pontious have?
Cindy S. Pontious has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Cindy S. Pontious known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Cindy S. Pontious 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 Cindy S. Pontious's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cindy S. Pontious. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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