KRISTEN CAVINESS SIHLER MD
NPI 1023194990
Surgery in Iowa City, IA

Active since October 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 356-2902(319) 356-8378 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Kristen Caviness Sihler Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KRISTEN CAVINESS SIHLER MD (NPI 1023194990) is an individual surgery provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-49183) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023194990
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTEN CAVINESS SIHLERCredential: MD
Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 356-2902 · Fax (319) 356-8378
Fax(319) 356-8378
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2021
NPI 1023194990 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses Licensed in IA · MD-49183 Licensed in ME · 018649 Licensed in MI · 4301088092
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License 4301088092 (MI), MD-49183 (IA), 018649 (ME)
200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid30209989NH

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kristen Caviness Sihler Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8921008699
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211207000945
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
108 services56 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number160058
Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Chronic Disease Hospital
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Genetic Counselor, MS
200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Health Educator
200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kristen Sihler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Sihler is 1023194990. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2006.

Where is Kristen Sihler located?

Kristen Sihler practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 356-2902.

What is Kristen Sihler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Kristen Sihler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen Sihler is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kristen Sihler accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Kristen Sihler as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kristen Sihler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristen Sihler is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Sihler was last updated on December 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.