Ali Al Ameri, MD
NPI 1558700450 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ali Al Ameri, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1558700450).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558700450
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P29237 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
368 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 91 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 70 | $44 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 42 | $159 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 34 | $185 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 33 | $1,497 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$352 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3207 W Springs DrApt 310Ellicott City, MD 21043-3289Phone: (832) 366-6276
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-24
- Last updated
- 2021-11-16
- Certified
- 2021-11-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ali Al Ameri's NPI number?
- Ali Al Ameri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558700450, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ali Al Ameri's specialty?
- Ali Al Ameri is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ali Al Ameri located?
- Ali Al Ameri's practice location on file with NPPES is 411 Laurel St Ste A250, Des Moines, IA 50314-3029.
- What is Ali Al Ameri's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ali Al Ameri is (515) 235-5000.
- Does Ali Al Ameri accept Medicare?
- Ali Al Ameri is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ali Al Ameri's NPI active?
- Yes — Ali Al Ameri's NPI (1558700450) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.