Royce Dexter, MD
NPI 1992798490 · Anesthesiology Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Royce Dexter, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1992798490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992798490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31316 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
103 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Correct Abnormal Heart Rhythm00410 | 23 | $88 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 21 | $172 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 21 | $58 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 16 | $64 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 11 | $333 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 11 | $178 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $58–$333 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 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
- 2005-08-30
- Last updated
- 2007-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Royce Dexter's NPI number?
- Royce Dexter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992798490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Royce Dexter's specialty?
- Royce Dexter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Royce Dexter located?
- Royce Dexter's practice location on file with NPPES is 411 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314-3017.
- What is Royce Dexter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Royce Dexter is (515) 283-0463.
- Does Royce Dexter accept Medicare?
- Royce Dexter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Royce Dexter's NPI active?
- Yes — Royce Dexter's NPI (1992798490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.