Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Mester, MD

Hospitalist Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Iowa City, IA

  • NPI 1215464847
  • 9 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009
(319) 356-4019
fax (319) 353-8073
Additional location
701 W Forevergreen RD
North Liberty, IA 523179848
fax (319) 356-3949

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 9, 2025
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #MD-49850

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215464847. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
620
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$54,465
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 304 139 $74
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 95 94 $120
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 61 36 $110
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 58 57 $106
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 47 30 $46
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 17 17 $162
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 14 13 $91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 12 12 $62
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 12 11 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in this city , average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Paul Mester's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Mester practices Hospitalist Physician in Iowa City, IA.
Where does Dr. Paul Mester practice?
Dr. Paul Mester practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 522421009. Office phone: 3193564019.
What is Dr. Paul Mester's NPI?
Dr. Paul Mester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215464847, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Mester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.