Chad Carlson, M.D.
NPI 1326008368 · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chad Carlson, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1326008368).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326008368
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 36501 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
771 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Joint Or Other Extremity Structure Except Blood Vessels76882 | 132 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 103 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 101 | $118 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 85 | $84 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 85 | $23 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 31 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 15 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2012-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chad Carlson's NPI number?
- Chad Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326008368, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chad Carlson's specialty?
- Chad Carlson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chad Carlson located?
- Chad Carlson's practice location on file with NPPES is 6000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8203.
- What is Chad Carlson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chad Carlson is (515) 221-1102.
- Does Chad Carlson accept Medicare?
- Chad Carlson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chad Carlson's NPI active?
- Yes — Chad Carlson's NPI (1326008368) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.