Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Elg, MD, PHD

Gynecologic Oncology Physician (CMS: Gynecological Oncology) · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1629068382
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1221 Pleasant St Ste 400
Des Moines, IA 503091426
(515) 875-9290
fax (515) 875-9384
Mailing address
Po Box 424
Des Moines, IA 503020424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 29, 2023
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207VX0201X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #MD-38496

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629068382. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,365
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$106,953
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 240 156 $85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 188 73 $121
36591 Collection of blood sample from implanted device 165 18 $25
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 150 90 $8
86304 Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 148 80 $20
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 92 19 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 90 18 $10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 78 78 $157
83735 Magnesium level 77 11 $7
56820 Exam of external female genitals using an endoscope 38 30 $116

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Des Moines Gynecologic Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$96
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $52.25
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, INC. 1 $22.16
Abbvie INC. 1 $21.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$96

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
124
Patients
105
Total drug cost
$2,078
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metronidazole Generic 31 29 $73
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 30 30 $26
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 19 17 $1,618
Neomycin Sulfate Generic 18 17 $98
Dexamethasone Generic 14 0 $233
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 12 $31

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Steven Elg's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Elg practices Gynecologic Oncology Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Steven Elg practice?
Dr. Steven Elg practices at 1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 503091426. Office phone: 5158759290.
What is Dr. Steven Elg's NPI?
Dr. Steven Elg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629068382, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Elg accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Elg accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Elg commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Collection of blood sample from implanted device (HCPCS 36591). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.