Timothy Simplot, MD
NPI 1275591273 · Otolaryngology Physician · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Simplot, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1275591273).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275591273
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32861 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,343 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 347 | $83 |
| Destruction of Soft Tissue of Nasal Passages30801 | 147 | $183 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 106 | $169 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $117 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 94 | $152 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 | 89 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 315 | 129 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 238 | 94 |
| Omeprazole | 91 | 33 |
| Mupirocin | 72 | 58 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 70 | 32 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 42 | 31 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 37 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$525 across 21 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-02
- Last updated
- 2015-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Simplot's NPI number?
- Timothy Simplot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275591273, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Simplot's specialty?
- Timothy Simplot is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Simplot located?
- Timothy Simplot's practice location on file with NPPES is 105 Valley West Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3902.
- What is Timothy Simplot's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Simplot is (515) 223-4368.
- Does Timothy Simplot accept Medicare?
- Timothy Simplot is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Simplot's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Simplot's NPI (1275591273) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.