Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Gene Gessner, MD
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Grinnell, IA
- NPI 1194779736
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
210 4Th Ave
Grinnell, IA 501121898
(641) 236-2338
fax (641) 236-2427 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2400
Waterloo, IA 507042400
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 30, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207LP2900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #28333
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194779736. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
159
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$15,074
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62323 |
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | 80 | 61 | $91 | |
27096 |
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | 29 | 23 | $110 | |
62321 |
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance | 22 | 19 | $96 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 15 | 15 | $111 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 13 | 13 | $62 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Grinnell Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$61
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $42.49 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $18.42 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,426
Patients
256
Total drug cost
$49,732
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 347 | 54 | $14,625 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 206 | 41 | $2,425 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 203 | 56 | $9,784 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 175 | 40 | $706 |
| Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 94 | 0 | $3,230 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 87 | 23 | $1,893 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 65 | 0 | $1,276 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 64 | 15 | $3,040 |
| Fentanyl | Generic | 51 | 0 | $7,707 |
| Methadone Hcl | Generic | 36 | 0 | $586 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gene Gessner's medical specialty?
Dr. Gene Gessner practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Grinnell, IA.
Where does Dr. Gene Gessner practice?
Dr. Gene Gessner practices at 210 4Th Ave, Grinnell, IA 501121898. Office phone: 6412362338.
What is Dr. Gene Gessner's NPI?
Dr. Gene Gessner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194779736, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gene Gessner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gene Gessner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gene Gessner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (HCPCS 62323); Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance (HCPCS 27096); Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance (HCPCS 62321). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.