James Gerdes, DO
NPI 1972540011 · Family Medicine Physician · Creston, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Gerdes, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Creston, IA (NPI 1972540011).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972540011
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DO-03885 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 138 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 757 | 180 |
| Omeprazole | 385 | 79 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 327 | 77 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 305 | 70 |
| Losartan Potassium | 273 | 62 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 251 | 62 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-31
- Last updated
- 2020-02-25
- Certified
- 2020-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Gerdes's NPI number?
- James Gerdes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972540011, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Gerdes's specialty?
- James Gerdes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Gerdes located?
- James Gerdes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1610 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801.
- What is James Gerdes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Gerdes is (641) 782-2131.
- Does James Gerdes accept Medicare?
- James Gerdes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Gerdes's NPI active?
- Yes — James Gerdes's NPI (1972540011) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.