Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ryan Mertens, DO

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · West des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1487965372
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5950 University Ave Ste 131
West des Moines, IA 502668232
(515) 875-9550
fax (515) 875-9551
Mailing address
Po Box 424
Des Moines, IA 503020424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 26, 2023
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Iowa #DO-04222 · Iowa #R-9008

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487965372. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,565
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$155,094
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 259 193 $118
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 224 134 $111
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 183 125 $196
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 153 138 $23
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 114 111 $50
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 90 65 $74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 83 83 $153
94727 Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 80 79 $40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 78 77 $83
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 72 70 $162

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$5,475
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 14 $5,475.05

By nature of payment

Education
$4,000
Travel and Lodging
$1,412
Food and Beverage
$63

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
874
Patients
219
Total drug cost
$280,675
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Incruse Ellipta (Umeclidinium Bromide) Brand 96 17 $36,670
Spiriva Handihaler (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 92 22 $56,260
Prednisone Generic 82 59 $328
Azithromycin Generic 80 23 $643
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 79 19 $36,240
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 67 18 $58,323
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 65 27 $2,653
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 58 21 $28,708
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 49 0 $690
Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) Brand 48 0 $26,721

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ryan Mertens's medical specialty?
Dr. Ryan Mertens practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in West des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Ryan Mertens practice?
Dr. Ryan Mertens practices at 5950 University Ave Ste 131, West des Moines, IA 502668232. Office phone: 5158759550.
What is Dr. Ryan Mertens's NPI?
Dr. Ryan Mertens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487965372, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ryan Mertens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ryan Mertens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ryan Mertens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.