Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Scott Hamling, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1275581456
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1212 Pleasant St Ste 211
Des Moines, IA 503091411
(515) 875-9770
fax (515) 875-9771
Mailing address
Po Box 424
Des Moines, IA 503020424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 21, 2023
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #MD-36526

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275581456. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
850
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$123,274
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 440 377 $85
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 56 26 $46
19301 Partial removal of breast 50 45 $594
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 44 44 $157
38525 Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm 43 43 $204
38900 Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery 43 43 $125
A9541 Technetium tc-99m sulfur colloid, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 20 millicuries 40 40 $119
38792 Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node 30 30 $39
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 26 26 $207
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 23 22 $165

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Des Moines Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$88
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, INC. 2 $88.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$88

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
80
Patients
75
Total drug cost
$335
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 65 62 $263
Gabapentin Generic 15 13 $73

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Scott Hamling's medical specialty?
Dr. Scott Hamling practices Surgery Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Scott Hamling practice?
Dr. Scott Hamling practices at 1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, IA 503091411. Office phone: 5158759770.
What is Dr. Scott Hamling's NPI?
Dr. Scott Hamling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275581456, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Scott Hamling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Scott Hamling accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Scott Hamling commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Partial removal of breast (HCPCS 19301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.