Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ohmar Coughlin, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (CMS: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)) · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1578825568
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1212 Pleasant St Ste 211
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 283-1541
fax (515) 283-0473
Mailing address
Po Box 424
Des Moines, IA 503020424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 19, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208C00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #MD-44190

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578825568. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
288
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$35,335
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 46 34 $85
46600 Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 33 24 $110
45300 Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope 28 23 $120
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $157
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 25 23 $121
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 24 21 $169
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 23 23 $200
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 18 18 $165
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding 16 15 $266
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 15 15 $5

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,558
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 7 $1,540.20
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $18.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$879
Travel and Lodging
$665
Gift
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
101
Patients
95
Total drug cost
$3,831
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 42 40 $3,571
Metronidazole Generic 33 30 $105
Neomycin Sulfate Generic 26 25 $156

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ohmar Coughlin's medical specialty?
Dr. Ohmar Coughlin practices Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Ohmar Coughlin practice?
Dr. Ohmar Coughlin practices at 1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA 50309. Office phone: 5152831541.
What is Dr. Ohmar Coughlin's NPI?
Dr. Ohmar Coughlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578825568, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ohmar Coughlin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ohmar Coughlin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ohmar Coughlin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (HCPCS 46600); Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 45300). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.