Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Pierson, DO

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Iowa City, IA

  • NPI 1649686890
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
540 E Jefferson St Ste 205
Iowa City, IA 522452479
(319) 688-7880
fax (319) 688-7881
Mailing address
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 18, 2024
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #DO-05407

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649686890. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
435
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$42,352
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 153 153 $11
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 69 69 $143
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 47 47 $161
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 39 39 $90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 32 32 $154
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 27 $119
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 22 22 $232
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 18 18 $167
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 12 12 $125
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 12 12 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
49
Patients
48
Total drug cost
$359
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 49 48 $359

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Pierson's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Pierson practices Surgery Physician in Iowa City, IA.
Where does Dr. Paul Pierson practice?
Dr. Paul Pierson practices at 540 E Jefferson St Ste 205, Iowa City, IA 522452479. Office phone: 3196887880.
What is Dr. Paul Pierson's NPI?
Dr. Paul Pierson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649686890, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Pierson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Pierson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Pierson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (HCPCS G0105). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.