Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Ameln, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1841533494
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 503091406
(515) 241-6372
Mailing address
4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 236
West des Moines, IA 502666720

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 26, 2024
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #MD-43941

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841533494. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
71
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$13,508
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 26 26 $268
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 19 19 $59
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 14 14 $287
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 12 12 $117

In context: peer comparison

Among 36 peers in Des Moines Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$68
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $51.99
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $16.04

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$68

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicholas Ameln's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Ameln practices Anesthesiology Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Ameln practice?
Dr. Nicholas Ameln practices at 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091406. Office phone: 5152416372.
What is Dr. Nicholas Ameln's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Ameln's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841533494, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Ameln accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Ameln accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Ameln commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447); Anesthesia for total hip replacement (HCPCS 01214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.