Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Andrew Nowell, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Cedar Rapids, IA

  • NPI 1851500995
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
202 10Th Street Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 524032404
(319) 362-5118
fax (319) 364-0574
Mailing address
Po Box 3178
Cedar Rapids, IA 524063178

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 10, 2013
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Iowa #37940 · Iowa #R7034

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851500995. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
272
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$41,193
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45 45 $130
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 32 15 $47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 31 31 $123
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 28 28 $153
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 22 22 $105
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 18 18 $235
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 18 18 $83
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 17 17 $5
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 15 $120
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope 12 12 $652

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Cedar Rapids Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
156
Patients
152
Total drug cost
$2,193
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 68 66 $1,609
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 57 55 $279
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 16 16 $272
Tramadol Hcl Generic 15 15 $33

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Andrew Nowell's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Nowell practices Surgery Physician in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Where does Dr. Andrew Nowell practice?
Dr. Andrew Nowell practices at 202 10Th Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524032404. Office phone: 3193625118.
What is Dr. Andrew Nowell's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Nowell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851500995, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Nowell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Nowell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew Nowell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.