Robert Shontz, M.D.
NPI 1730390410 · Anesthesiology Physician · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Shontz, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1730390410).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730390410
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-38259 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
76 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 29 | $40 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Correct Abnormal Heart Rhythm00410 | 18 | $92 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 17 | $13 |
| Insertion of Probe in Esophagus for Heart Ultrasound93313 | 12 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$92 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113 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 (2)
- 200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009Phone: (319) 356-1616Fax: (319) 384-6004
- 701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317-9848Phone: (319) 356-2633Fax: (319) 356-2940
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-24
- Last updated
- 2025-11-13
- Certified
- 2025-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Shontz's NPI number?
- Robert Shontz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730390410, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Shontz's specialty?
- Robert Shontz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Shontz located?
- Robert Shontz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 180, West Des Moines, IA 50266-2346.
- What is Robert Shontz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Shontz is (515) 283-0463.
- Does Robert Shontz accept Medicare?
- Robert Shontz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Shontz's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Shontz's NPI (1730390410) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.