Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Dunlavy, D.O.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1598028797
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 6Th Ave
Des Moines, IA 503142613
(515) 643-2261
fax (515) 643-5802

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 27, 2014
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #R-9521

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598028797. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
222
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$32,754
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 42 42 $124
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 33 33 $77
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 33 21 $73
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 22 22 $123
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 18 18 $62
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 15 15 $304
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 13 13 $17
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope 12 12 $606
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 12 12 $33
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 11 11 $483

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$254
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 4 $253.92

By nature of payment

Gift
$145
Food and Beverage
$109

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
67
Patients
66
Total drug cost
$371
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 67 66 $371

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Dunlavy's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Dunlavy practices Surgery Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Paul Dunlavy practice?
Dr. Paul Dunlavy practices at 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 503142613. Office phone: 5156432261.
What is Dr. Paul Dunlavy's NPI?
Dr. Paul Dunlavy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598028797, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Dunlavy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Dunlavy accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Dunlavy commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.