Steven Anderson, MD
NPI 1942288717 · Ophthalmology Physician · Ames, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Anderson, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Ames, IA (NPI 1942288717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942288717
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45326 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
7,712 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 2,234 | $23 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 1,932 | $237 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 752 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 575 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 523 | $154 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 335 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 1,594 | 1,084 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 1,532 | 1,054 |
| Latanoprost | 513 | 130 |
| Timolol Maleate | 118 | 39 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 108 | 41 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 54 | 17 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 42 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,211 across 17 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)
- 804 Kenyon RdFort Dodge, IA 50501-5742Phone: (515) 576-7777
- 309 E Church StMarshalltown, IA 50158-2946Phone: (641) 754-6200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-03
- Last updated
- 2018-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Anderson's NPI number?
- Steven Anderson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942288717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Anderson's specialty?
- Steven Anderson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Anderson located?
- Steven Anderson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2020 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 50010.
- What is Steven Anderson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Anderson is (515) 232-2450.
- Does Steven Anderson accept Medicare?
- Steven Anderson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Anderson's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Anderson's NPI (1942288717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.