Provider Profile
Nicholas J. Bunger
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Nicholas Bunger
Nicholas J. Bunger is a nurse practitioner — family practicing in Des Moines, IA. According to Medicare claims data, Nicholas cared for 164 Medicare patients across 165 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and automated urinalysis test.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 256-4242
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6520 SE 14TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50320
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family 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
- Seasonal allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
- Head lice
- Precancerous sun spot
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
Digestive
- Celiac disease
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
- COVID-19
- Ear infection
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Mononucleosis
- Shingles
- Strep throat
Men's health
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental health
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
- Carpal tunnel
Nerve & spine
- Sciatica
Neurological
- Vertigo
Pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
- Lower back pain
- Migraines
- Osteoarthritis
Pain & spine
- Neck pain
Pediatric infections
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Skin
- Acne
- Contact dermatitis
- Eczema
- Foot fungus
- Hair loss
- Poison Ivy
Sleep
- Insomnia
Urinary health
Women's health
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Heavy periods
- Perimenopause
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
- Allergy testing
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin spots
Diagnostic screening
- Bone density scan ordering
- Colon cancer screening ordering
- Mammogram ordering
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Injections
Injury care
- Sprain and Strain Care
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- COVID-19 testing
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Lifestyle counseling
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Minor surgery
- Minor laceration repair
Neurological care
- Concussion evaluation
Occupational health
Pain management
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Trigger Point Injections
Physical exams
- School Physical
Prescriptions
- Prescription Refill
Preventative care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
Preventative exams
- Camp Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Respiratory care
Screenings
Sexual health
- PrEP consultation
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Urgent care
- Splinting of minor injuries
- Tick Removal
Weight management
Women's health
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Well-woman exam
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
165 services · 164 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
53 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
47 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
24 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | Lab test | 87428 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Other nurse practitioners in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2024 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Nicholas J. Bunger?
Nicholas J. Bunger is a nurse practitioner in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
What is Nicholas J. Bunger's address?
Nicholas J. Bunger is listed at 6520 Se 14Th St, Des Moines, IA 50320. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas J. Bunger?
The number on file is (515) 256-4242. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Nicholas J. Bunger's NPI number?
Nicholas J. Bunger's National Provider Identifier is 1073361242. 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 Nicholas J. Bunger train?
Nicholas J. Bunger attended Other, graduating in 2024. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nicholas J. Bunger been practicing?
Nicholas J. Bunger has 2 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2024, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Nicholas J. Bunger perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Nicholas J. Bunger performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nicholas J. Bunger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nicholas J. Bunger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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