Cindy Pontious, ARNP
NPI 1770925935 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cindy Pontious, ARNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1770925935).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770925935
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G079541 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
261 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 119 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 66 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $94 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 26 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$94 (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 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 385 | 45 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 366 | 40 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 350 | 37 |
| Lamotrigine | 296 | 35 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 267 | 39 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 263 | 26 |
| Aripiprazole | 238 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$339 across 18 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
- 2013-07-29
- Last updated
- 2019-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cindy Pontious's NPI number?
- Cindy Pontious's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770925935, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cindy Pontious's specialty?
- Cindy Pontious is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cindy Pontious located?
- Cindy Pontious's practice location on file with NPPES is 6000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
- What is Cindy Pontious's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cindy Pontious is (515) 241-2300.
- Does Cindy Pontious accept Medicare?
- Cindy Pontious is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cindy Pontious's NPI active?
- Yes — Cindy Pontious's NPI (1770925935) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.