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Unclaimed ProfileAbout DEXTER
Royce Kent Dexter, MD is a healthcare provider in Des Moines, IA specializing in anesthesiology. According to Medicare claims data, Royce cared for 103 Medicare patients across 103 services.
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Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (515) 283-0463
- Email not available
Practice Locations
411 LAUREL ST STE 3170
Des Moines, IA 50314
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
103 services · 103 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) | Procedure | 64447 |
21 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) | Procedure | 64415 |
16 |
| Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm | Anaesthesia | 00410 |
23 |
| Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement | Anaesthesia | 01402 |
21 |
| Anesthesia for total hip replacement | Anaesthesia | 01214 |
11 |
| Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine | Anaesthesia | 00670 |
11 |
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 anesthesiologists at this location 8
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 anesthesiologists in Des Moines 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Dexter specialize in?
Dr. Dexter is an anesthesiologist in Des Moines, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Anesthesiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Dexter located?
Dr. Dexter is listed at 411 LAUREL ST STE 3170, Des Moines, IA 50314. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Dexter's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 283-0463. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Dexter's NPI number?
Dr. Dexter's National Provider Identifier is 1992798490. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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How long has Dr. Dexter been practicing?
Dr. Dexter has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Dexter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dexter performs procedures including injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve and injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle; provides treatments such as anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm and anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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