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Unclaimed ProfileAbout OPHEIM
Daniel David Opheim, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Des Moines, IA specialising in colorectal surgery (proctology). Daniel trained at University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2006. Daniel is also listed as specialising in surgery and colon & rectal surgery.
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What is Dr. Opheim's specialty?
Dr. Opheim is a colorectal surgery (proctology) in Des Moines, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “COLORECTAL SURGERY (PROCTOLOGY)”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Opheim?
Dr. Opheim is listed at 1212 PLEASANT ST STE 211, Des Moines, IA 50309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Opheim?
The number on file is (515) 875-9770. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Opheim?
Dr. Opheim's National Provider Identifier is 1295821569. 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 Dr. Opheim's medical education?
Dr. Opheim attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Opheim have?
Dr. Opheim has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Opheim known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Opheim performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding and diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (515) 875-9770
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1212 PLEASANT ST STE 211
Des Moines, IA 50309
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
309 services · 263 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
38 |
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
22 |
| Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope | Procedure | 45300 |
21 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
15 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
51 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
50 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
36 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
25 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
20 |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
19 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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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 colorectal surgery specialists in Des Moines 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2006 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 5
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.