Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Carstensen, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
- NPI 1851378012
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1221 Pleasant St, Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 503091423
(515) 241-8221
fax (515) 241-4001
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 1, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Iowa #34214 · Florida #ME105681
- Medicaid (3)
- IA #1851378012 · IA #0291468 · FL #001716300
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851378012. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,712
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$180,711
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 555 | 294 | $118 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 484 | 274 | $8 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 365 | 92 | $58 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 259 | 58 | $45 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 227 | 227 | $119 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 85 | 69 | $160 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 84 | 11 | $1 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 77 | 39 | $45 | |
0124A |
Adm sarscv2 bvl 30mcg/.3ml a | 73 | 72 | $38 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 60 | 59 | $29 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 35 peers in Des Moines Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,961
Patients
789
Total drug cost
$190,491
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 538 | 152 | $6,907 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 314 | 79 | $2,807 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 251 | 64 | $2,831 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 236 | 60 | $4,605 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 202 | 50 | $2,980 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 175 | 45 | $1,544 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 171 | 48 | $7,998 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 153 | 44 | $5,723 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 152 | 44 | $2,441 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 142 | 41 | $1,227 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Carstensen's medical specialty?
Dr. John Carstensen practices Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. John Carstensen practice?
Dr. John Carstensen practices at 1221 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091423. Office phone: 5152418221.
What is Dr. John Carstensen's NPI?
Dr. John Carstensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851378012, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Carstensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Carstensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Carstensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.