Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Mortensen, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Council Bluffs, IA

  • NPI 1518024520
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 Mercy Dr Ste 220
Council Bluffs, IA 515033128
(712) 388-2660
Mailing address
800 Mercy Dr, Ste 220
Council Bluffs, IA 515033128

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 19, 2017
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Iowa #35976 · Nebraska #26750

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518024520. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
355
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$46,796
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 85 84 $231
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 57 57 $100
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 37 36 $95
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 36 21 $46
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 33 32 $121
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 31 31 $167
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 23 23 $84
43450 Dilation of esophagus 21 21 $36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 17 17 $116
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 15 15 $162

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$37
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
TELA Bio, Inc. 2 $37.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$37

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
153
Patients
63
Total drug cost
$2,418
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 82 22 $1,182
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 46 41 $492
Sucralfate Generic 13 0 $518
Famotidine Generic 12 0 $226

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Mortensen's medical specialty?
Dr. David Mortensen practices Surgery Physician in Council Bluffs, IA.
Where does Dr. David Mortensen practice?
Dr. David Mortensen practices at 800 Mercy Dr Ste 220, Council Bluffs, IA 515033128. Office phone: 7123882660.
What is Dr. David Mortensen's NPI?
Dr. David Mortensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518024520, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Mortensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Mortensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Mortensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.