Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chad Torstenson, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1871688630
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 6Th Ave, Emergency Department
Des Moines, IA 503142610
(515) 247-3211
fax (515) 643-8933
Mailing address
Po Box 4925
Des Moines, IA 503054925

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 26, 2010
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #35510
Medicaid
IA #0451633

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871688630. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
107
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$13,835
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 51 48 $164
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 38 38 $113
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 18 18 $67

In context: peer comparison

Among 29 peers in Des Moines Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 123. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chad Torstenson's medical specialty?
Dr. Chad Torstenson practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Chad Torstenson practice?
Dr. Chad Torstenson practices at 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 503142610. Office phone: 5152473211.
What is Dr. Chad Torstenson's NPI?
Dr. Chad Torstenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871688630, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chad Torstenson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chad Torstenson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chad Torstenson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.