Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cornelius Gucfa, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1942274626
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6600 Westown Pkwy, Suite 200
West des Moines, IA 502667707
(515) 283-1221
fax (515) 283-2017

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 11, 2015
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Iowa #MD-34440 · Wisconsin #45155
Medicaid (2)
WI #34467000 · IA #1942274626

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942274626. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
659
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$59,768
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 264 107 $118
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 212 130 $83
96127 Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 89 88 $4
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 47 33 $83
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 27 20 $119
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 20 20 $186

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in West des Moines Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 135. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$33
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Corium, LLC 1 $32.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$33

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
5,081
Patients
815
Total drug cost
$84,127
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 546 86 $5,272
Clonazepam Generic 509 66 $5,857
Lorazepam Generic 447 63 $3,959
Trazodone Hcl Generic 438 81 $5,367
Sertraline Hcl Generic 335 63 $3,401
Buspirone Hcl Generic 333 59 $4,547
Venlafaxine Hcl ER (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 330 43 $7,996
Lamotrigine Generic 315 54 $3,481
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 302 47 $5,938
Fluoxetine Hcl Generic 286 42 $2,729

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cornelius Gucfa's medical specialty?
Dr. Cornelius Gucfa practices Psychiatry Physician in West des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Cornelius Gucfa practice?
Dr. Cornelius Gucfa practices at 6600 Westown Pkwy, West des Moines, IA 502667707. Office phone: 5152831221.
What is Dr. Cornelius Gucfa's NPI?
Dr. Cornelius Gucfa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942274626, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cornelius Gucfa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cornelius Gucfa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cornelius Gucfa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (HCPCS 96127). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.