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- 105 Valley West Dr, Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265
About Dr. Simplot
Timothy C. Simplot, MD practices otolaryngology in West Des Moines, IA. Timothy is a 1994 graduate of University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine. Timothy is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Timothy provided 1,343 services to 1,055 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages, and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275591273.
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) 223-4368
- Email not available
Practice Locations
105 VALLEY WEST DR STE 100
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,343 services · 1,055 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30801 |
147 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
106 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
68 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of surface soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30802 |
15 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Repair of collapsed nasal valve | Procedure | 30469 |
15 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of surface soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30802 |
13 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of nasal nerve by heat using an endoscope | Procedure | 31242 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 23 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in West Des Moines 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages 1
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Simplot's specialty?
Dr. Simplot is an ENT doctor in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Simplot?
Dr. Simplot is listed at 105 Valley West Dr Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Simplot?
The number on file is (515) 223-4368. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Simplot?
Dr. Simplot's National Provider Identifier is 1275591273. 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. Simplot's medical education?
Dr. Simplot attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Simplot have?
Dr. Simplot has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Simplot known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Simplot performs procedures including destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast and ct guidance for needle or tube localization; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Simplot. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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