Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Arnold Parenteau, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Ames, IA

  • NPI 1518948793
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 500105793
(515) 239-5080
fax (515) 956-2710

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 16, 2020
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #31572
Medicaid
IA #1158154

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518948793. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,637
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$117,017
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 541 317 $62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 251 166 $34
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 204 139 $98
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 202 144 $93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 166 166 $78
20552 Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 46 36 $33
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 42 32 $65
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 39 24 $96
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 37 23 $54
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 37 34 $216

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$26
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $26.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$26

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,436
Patients
262
Total drug cost
$66,107
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 294 81 $6,212
Baclofen Generic 184 50 $4,136
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 163 35 $4,486
Levetiracetam Generic 120 36 $3,109
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 118 15 $5,834
Fentanyl Generic 99 0 $11,603
Oxcarbazepine Generic 79 22 $2,797
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 76 11 $1,836
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 75 0 $1,682
Tramadol Hcl Generic 65 12 $504

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Arnold Parenteau's medical specialty?
Dr. Arnold Parenteau practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Ames, IA.
Where does Dr. Arnold Parenteau practice?
Dr. Arnold Parenteau practices at 1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 500105793. Office phone: 5152395080.
What is Dr. Arnold Parenteau's NPI?
Dr. Arnold Parenteau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518948793, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arnold Parenteau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arnold Parenteau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arnold Parenteau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance (HCPCS 27096). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.