Spas Kotev, MD
NPI 1881879971 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Iowa City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Spas Kotev, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Iowa City, IA (NPI 1881879971).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881879971
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-41476 (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
18 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
2,213 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 979 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 271 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 195 | $89 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 170 | $63 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 123 | $73 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 796 | 272 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 357 | 100 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 304 | 103 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 294 | 118 |
| Furosemide | 289 | 113 |
| Losartan Potassium | 270 | 91 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 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)
- 500 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245-2633Phone: (319) 339-3551Fax: (319) 248-7945
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-01-08
- Last updated
- 2025-11-19
- Certified
- 2025-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Spas Kotev's NPI number?
- Spas Kotev's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881879971, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Spas Kotev's specialty?
- Spas Kotev is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Spas Kotev located?
- Spas Kotev's practice location on file with NPPES is 540 E Jefferson St Ste 400, Iowa City, IA 52245-2479.
- What is Spas Kotev's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Spas Kotev is (319) 339-3400.
- Does Spas Kotev accept Medicare?
- Spas Kotev is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Spas Kotev's NPI active?
- Yes — Spas Kotev's NPI (1881879971) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.