Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kary Schulte, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · West des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1477516094
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6001 Westown Pkwy
West des Moines, IA 502667719
(515) 224-1414
fax (515) 224-5140
Mailing address
6001 Westown Parkway
West des Moines, IA 502667702

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 29, 2022
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #30583
Medicaid
IA #1477516094

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477516094. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,444
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$182,840
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,360 92 $1
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 285 217 $31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 134 92 $66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 119 107 $83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 110 107 $116
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 89 87 $52
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 79 78 $1,298
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 57 43 $37
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 51 41 $31
73020 X-ray of shoulder, 1 view 44 42 $20

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in West des Moines Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 220. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
630
Patients
465
Total drug cost
$6,180
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 174 131 $2,651
Cephalexin Generic 143 76 $323
Mupirocin Generic 140 139 $1,110
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 47 28 $665
Ibuprofen Generic 43 29 $221
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 33 20 $52
Tramadol Hcl Generic 19 15 $95
Enoxaparin Sodium Generic 16 15 $710
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 15 12 $354

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kary Schulte's medical specialty?
Dr. Kary Schulte practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in West des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Kary Schulte practice?
Dr. Kary Schulte practices at 6001 Westown Pkwy, West des Moines, IA 502667719. Office phone: 5152241414.
What is Dr. Kary Schulte's NPI?
Dr. Kary Schulte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477516094, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kary Schulte accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kary Schulte accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kary Schulte commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.