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- 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
About Dr. Sachs
Based in Ames, IA, Gregory P. Sachs, MD is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Gregory graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, Gregory cared for 352 Medicare patients across 637 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes. NPI 1942406038 identifies this record in the national registry.
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) 239-4427
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1215 DUFF AVE
Ames, IA 50010
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Rectal prolapse
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Goiter
- Hyperparathyroidism
Infections
- Gangrene
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Lipoma
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin lump or bump
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Abdominal
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Spleen removal
Abdominal surgery
- Small-bowel resection
- Stomach removal surgery
Bariatric
- Lap band removal
- Weight loss surgery revision
Breast surgery
Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
- Whipple procedure
Cancer surgery
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Liver tumor removal
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Robotic surgery consultation
Diagnostic
Digestive
- Acid reflux surgery
- Feeding tube placement
Digestive health
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland removal
- Parathyroid surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
- Suture removal
Reconstruction
- Skin graft
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
- Excision of skin cancer
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Gastric sleeve surgery
Wound care
- Bed sore surgery
- Negative pressure wound therapy
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
637 services · 352 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
96 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
27 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
208 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
70 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
61 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
44 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Ames 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 6
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sachs specialize in?
Dr. Sachs is a general surgeon in Ames, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sachs located?
Dr. Sachs is listed at 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sachs's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 239-4427. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sachs's NPI number?
Dr. Sachs's National Provider Identifier is 1942406038. 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. Sachs go to medical school?
Dr. Sachs attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sachs been practicing?
Dr. Sachs has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sachs do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sachs performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sachs confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sachs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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