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- 5950 University Ave, Ste 160, West Des Moines, IA 50266
About Dr. Temple
Eric Temple, DPM practices podiatry in West Des Moines, IA. Eric is a 2011 graduate of College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University. According to Medicare claims data, Eric cared for 930 Medicare patients across 1,891 services. 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, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831483676.
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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) 875-9876
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 160
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,891 services · 930 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11750 |
78 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
40 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
183 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
44 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
380 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
373 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
421 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
199 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
60 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
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.
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 podiatry specialists in West Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Permanent removal fingernail or toenail 6
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Temple?
Dr. Temple is a podiatry in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Temple's address?
Dr. Temple is listed at 5950 University Ave Ste 160, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Temple?
The number on file is (515) 875-9876. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Temple's NPI number?
Dr. Temple's National Provider Identifier is 1831483676. 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 Dr. Temple train?
Dr. Temple attended College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Temple been practicing?
Dr. Temple has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Temple perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Temple performs procedures including permanent removal fingernail or toenail, injection into tendon or ligament and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Temple confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Temple. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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