Emile Li, M.D.
NPI 1285687418 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Fort Dodge, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emile Li, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Fort Dodge, IA (NPI 1285687418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285687418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30558 (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 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
231 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 | 128 | $86 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 34 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 33 | $53 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 24 | $1,049 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 12 | $1,011 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$1,049 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 186 | 102 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 87 | 62 |
| Ibuprofen | 65 | 62 |
| Cephalexin | 61 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 60 | 59 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 37 | 20 |
| Cefadroxil | 20 | 19 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,198 across 12 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
- 2006-05-18
- Last updated
- 2017-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emile Li's NPI number?
- Emile Li's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285687418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emile Li's specialty?
- Emile Li is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Emile Li located?
- Emile Li's practice location on file with NPPES is 2700 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4300.
- What is Emile Li's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emile Li is (515) 955-6767.
- Does Emile Li accept Medicare?
- Emile Li is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emile Li's NPI active?
- Yes — Emile Li's NPI (1285687418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.