Paul Mester, MD
NPI 1215464847 · Hospitalist Physician · Iowa City, IA
Paul Mester, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Iowa City, IA (NPI 1215464847).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215464847
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-49850 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
756 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 411 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 103 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 84 | $104 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 81 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 34 | $45 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317-9848Phone: (319) 356-4019Fax: (319) 356-3949
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-05-13
- Last updated
- 2025-04-09
- Certified
- 2025-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Mester's NPI number?
- Paul Mester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215464847, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Mester's specialty?
- Paul Mester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Mester located?
- Paul Mester's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009.
- What is Paul Mester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Mester is (319) 356-4019.
- Is Paul Mester's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Mester's NPI (1215464847) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.