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- 411 Laurel St Ste 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314
About Dr. Raman
Shankar R. Raman, M.D, MRCS practices colon & rectal surgery in Des Moines, IA. Medicare claims data shows Shankar provided 176 services to 173 patients. The services billed most often include moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417124249.
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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) 247-3266
- Email not available
Practice Locations
411 LAUREL ST STE 2100
Des Moines, IA 50314
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Colon and Rectal Surgery 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
Anorectal conditions
Anorectal disorders
Bowel disorders
- Bowel Blockage in Babies
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Difficulty Emptying Bowels
- Severely Enlarged Colon
- Twisted Bowel
- Chronic diarrhea
Bowel symptoms
Cancer
Colon conditions
Inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory conditions
Ostomy & bowel
Ostomy & surgical complications
Pain
Pelvic disorders
Skin conditions
Most searched conditions
Digestive emergencies
Infections
Infections & cysts
Pelvic floor & structure
Tumors & growths
Vascular & inflammatory
Procedures & services
Abdominal surgery
Anorectal procedures
Bowel management
Cancer surgery
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- Defecography
- High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Prostate Ultrasound
Digestive
Endoscopy & minimally invasive
Excision & drainage
Fistula procedures
General surgery
Hemorrhoid treatments
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Inflammatory bowel surgery
Injections & pain relief
Minimally invasive surgery
Ostomy & bowel
Ostomy surgery
Pelvic therapy
Reconstructive surgery
Wound care
Most searched procedures
Cancer screening
Digestive health
Pelvic floor & prolapse
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Sacral neuromodulation
Therapy & rehabilitation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
176 services · 173 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
33 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
23 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
45 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal 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 |
28 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 5
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.
Other colorectal surgeons in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 2
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Shankar R. Raman, M.D?
Shankar R. Raman, M.D is a colorectal surgeon in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Shankar R. Raman, M.D's address?
Shankar R. Raman, M.D is listed at 411 Laurel St Ste 2100, 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 Shankar R. Raman, M.D?
The number on file is (515) 247-3266. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Shankar R. Raman, M.D?
Shankar R. Raman, M.D's National Provider Identifier is 1417124249. 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 Shankar R. Raman, M.D train?
Shankar R. Raman, M.D attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Shankar R. Raman, M.D have?
Shankar R. Raman, M.D has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Shankar R. Raman, M.D perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Shankar R. Raman, M.D performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Shankar R. Raman, M.D's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Shankar R. Raman, M.D. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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