Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SMITH
Based in Des Moines, IA, Robert Nelson Smith, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Robert is also listed as specialising in internal medicine.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith is a nephrology in Des Moines, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “NEPHROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's address?
Dr. Smith is listed at 411 LAUREL ST SUITE 2350, Des Moines, IA 50314. 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. Smith?
The number on file is (515) 280-4700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's NPI number?
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1891746350. 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. Smith train?
Dr. Smith attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Smith been practising?
Dr. Smith has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Smith perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smith provides treatments such as hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Smith confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (515) 280-4700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
411 LAUREL ST SUITE 2350
Des Moines, IA 50314
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,550 services · 912 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
84 |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
53 |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
39 |
| Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90962 |
32 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
483 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
378 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
170 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
81 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
64 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
49 |
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 nephrology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 nephrology specialists in Des Moines 7
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 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 8
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.