Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Love, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · West des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1043312432
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6000 University Ave, Suite 350
West des Moines, IA 502668294
(515) 226-8484
fax (515) 226-8487

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 24, 2008
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #25556
Medicaid
IA #0055657

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043312432. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11,006
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$915,387
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 5,970 538 $6
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 1,107 624 $49
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 602 484 $52
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 573 443 $584
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 561 353 $378
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 363 310 $84
11310 Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less 283 240 $97
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 240 101 $156
11301 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm 190 158 $102
11300 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less 157 134 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in West des Moines Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 354. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$799
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 11 $171.84
Ucb, INC. 5 $102.64
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $73.95
Genentech USA, INC. 4 $72.79
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 4 $62.53
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 3 $57.96
Pfizer INC. 3 $51.52
Janssen Biotech, INC. 3 $46.45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $44.31
Genzyme Corporation 2 $41.32
Amgen INC. 2 $34.93
Biofrontera INC. 1 $20.62
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $18.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$776
Education
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
891
Patients
427
Total drug cost
$702,603
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 156 106 $2,495
Ketoconazole Generic 131 57 $2,687
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 109 49 $9,632
Hydrocortisone Generic 86 46 $820
Clindamycin Phosphate Generic 76 23 $2,506
Amoxicillin Generic 56 39 $128
Metronidazole Generic 51 22 $4,313
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 45 21 $707
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 38 0 $376,501
Fluocinonide Generic 37 21 $2,197

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Charles Love's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Love practices Dermatology Physician in West des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Charles Love practice?
Dr. Charles Love practices at 6000 University Ave, West des Moines, IA 502668294. Office phone: 5152268484.
What is Dr. Charles Love's NPI?
Dr. Charles Love's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043312432, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Love accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Love accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Love commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.