Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cortney Bax, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1972906816
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 6 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
110 E Court Ave Ste 200
Des Moines, IA 503092044
(515) 282-2921
fax (515) 282-1035
Additional location
12495 University Ave Ste 200
Clive, IA 503258290
Additional location
1950 Sw Magazine RD
Ankeny, IA 500232977
Show 3 more locations
Additional location
2565 Se Encompass Dr Ste 100
Waukee, IA 502631299
(515) 282-1299
fax (515) 282-2095
Additional location
404 Jefferson St
Pella, IA 502191257
(641) 628-3832
fax (641) 682-2764
Additional location
411 Laurel St Ste A300
Des Moines, IA 503143030
Mailing address
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 31, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #075490

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972906816. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
53
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$453
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 22 18 $8
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 18 15 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 13 13 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 48 peers in Des Moines Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$400
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Gilead Sciences, INC. 1 $121.13
Amgen INC. 1 $102.50
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC 1 $95.00
Stemline Therapeutics INC. 1 $81.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$400

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
241
Patients
15
Total drug cost
$18,298
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 36 15 $390
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 32 0 $552
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 24 0 $563
Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 22 0 $544
Oxycontin (Oxycodone Hcl) Brand 22 0 $12,821
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 20 0 $317
Acyclovir Generic 18 0 $574
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropine) Brand 15 0 $824
Prednisone Generic 15 0 $83
Dexamethasone Generic 13 0 $210

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cortney Bax's medical specialty?
Dr. Cortney Bax practices Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Cortney Bax practice?
Dr. Cortney Bax practices at 110 E Court Ave Ste 200, Des Moines, IA 503092044. Office phone: 5152822921.
What is Dr. Cortney Bax's NPI?
Dr. Cortney Bax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972906816, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cortney Bax accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cortney Bax accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cortney Bax commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.