Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout ELG
Steven A Elg, MD, PhD is a healthcare provider in Des Moines, IA specialising in gynecological oncology. Steven trained at University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. Steven is also listed as specialising in obstetrics & gynecology and gynecologic oncology.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Elg's specialty?
Dr. Elg is a gynecological oncology in Des Moines, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GYNECOLOGICAL ONCOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Elg?
Dr. Elg is listed at 1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400, Des Moines, IA 50309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Elg?
The number on file is (515) 875-9290. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Elg's NPI number?
Dr. Elg's National Provider Identifier is 1629068382. 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
What is Dr. Elg's medical education?
Dr. Elg attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Elg been practising?
Dr. Elg has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Elg known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Elg performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, collection of blood sample from implanted device and exam of external female genitals using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Elg. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (515) 875-9290
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1221 PLEASANT ST STE 400
Des Moines, IA 50309
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
529 services · 279 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
75 |
| Collection of blood sample from implanted device | Procedure | 36591 |
45 |
| Exam of external female genitals using an endoscope | Procedure | 56820 |
14 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 | Lab test | 86304 |
76 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
70 |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
68 |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
67 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
61 |
| 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 |
38 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 |
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.
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.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at University of Washington School of Medicine 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.