Cornelius Gucfa, M.D.
NPI 1942274626 · Psychiatry Physician · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cornelius Gucfa, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1942274626).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942274626
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-34440 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 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
543 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 148 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 138 | $89 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 101 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 75 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 55 | $69 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 72 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 534 | 94 |
| Clonazepam | 476 | 65 |
| Lorazepam | 420 | 62 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 409 | 74 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 364 | 63 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 362 | 44 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 across 1 record (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
- 2006-02-17
- Last updated
- 2015-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cornelius Gucfa's NPI number?
- Cornelius Gucfa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942274626, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cornelius Gucfa's specialty?
- Cornelius Gucfa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cornelius Gucfa located?
- Cornelius Gucfa's practice location on file with NPPES is 6600 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7707.
- What is Cornelius Gucfa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cornelius Gucfa is (515) 283-1221.
- Does Cornelius Gucfa accept Medicare?
- Cornelius Gucfa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cornelius Gucfa's NPI active?
- Yes — Cornelius Gucfa's NPI (1942274626) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.