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- 5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266
About Dr. Quam
Steven R. Quam, D.O. is a healthcare provider in West Des Moines, IA specializing in anesthesiology — pain medicine. Steven trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1978. Steven is also listed as specializing in anesthesiology. Medicare claims data shows Steven provided 1,576 services to 380 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, and anesthesia for lens surgery. This provider record is associated with NPI 1780681551.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 221-9222
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
5901 WESTOWN PKWY SUITE 210
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pain Medicine 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
Spine & Back
Most searched conditions
Abdominal & visceral pain
- Chronic abdominal pain
Cancer
Chest
Chronic pain
Feet
Foot & ankle pain
Head & Face
Headaches
Joint & soft tissue pain
Joint pain
Joints
Muscle pain
Muscles
Nerve pain
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Post-stroke pain
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Nerves
- Carpal tunnel
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Phantom limb pain
- Pinched nerve
- Piriformis syndrome
- Shingles pain
Pelvic & nerve pain
Pelvis
Shoulder & arm pain
Spine
- Arthritis of the spine
- Degenerative disc disease
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Spinal compression fracture
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tailbone pain
- Whiplash
Spine pain
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Facet joint pain
Procedures & services
Muscle injections
Pain
- Pain relief planning
Spine injections
Most searched procedures
- Epidural steroid injection
- Nerve block
- Pain management
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Spinal cord stimulator
Device management
- Pain pump refill
Diagnostics
Implants
Infusions
- Ketamine Infusions
- Lidocaine Infusion for Chronic Pain
Injections
- Botox for migraines
- Botox for muscle spasms
- Bursa injection
- Carpal tunnel steroid injection
- Celiac plexus block
- Cryoneurolysis
- Facet Joint Injections
- Facial nerve block for headache
- Fluoroscopy-guided spine injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Lumbar sympathetic block
- Medial branch block
- SI Joint Injections
- Stellate ganglion block
- Tendon Injections
- Trigger Point Injections
- Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections
Integrative medicine
- Acupuncture for chronic pain
Medication
- Medical Cannabis Evaluation
- Prescription Medication Management
Minimally invasive procedures
- Epidural Lysis Of Adhesions
- Genicular nerve ablation
- Percutaneous disc decompression
- Spinal bone nerve ablation
Neuromodulation
Regenerative
Regenerative medicine
Spine
- Interspinous Spacer
- Kyphoplasty
- Mild procedure for spinal stenosis
- SI Joint Fusion
- Vertebroplasty
Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Cold laser therapy
- Dry needling
- E-Stim Therapy
- Electroacupuncture
- Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
- Shockwave Therapy
Therapy & counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for pain
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,576 services · 380 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
60 | As often as other peers in Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine |
| Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62321 |
25 | As often as other peers in Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
23 | As often as other peers in Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine |
| Anesthesia for lens surgery | Anaesthesia | 00142 |
144 | More often than most peers in Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine |
| Anesthesia for retinal surgery | Anaesthesia | 00145 |
23 | More often than most peers in Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
906 | More often than most peers in Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
341 | Less often than most peers in Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine |
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 4
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.
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.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 6
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Steven R. Quam's specialty?
Steven R. Quam is an anesthesiologist in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Anesthesiology — Pain Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Steven R. Quam?
Steven R. Quam is listed at 5901 Westown Pkwy Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Steven R. Quam?
The number on file is (515) 221-9222. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Steven R. Quam?
Steven R. Quam's National Provider Identifier is 1780681551. 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 Steven R. Quam's education?
Steven R. Quam attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Steven R. Quam have?
Steven R. Quam has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Steven R. Quam known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven R. Quam performs procedures including injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance, injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance and injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles; provides treatments such as anesthesia for lens surgery and anesthesia for retinal surgery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Steven R. Quam's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven R. Quam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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