ROBERT D SHONTZ M.D.
NPI 1730390410
Anesthesiology in West Des Moines, IA

Q: What is Robert Shontz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Shontz is 1730390410. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2007.

Q: What is Robert Shontz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Shontz was last updated on November 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.

Active since May 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1225 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 180, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 283-0463(515) 283-0794 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2025, Sep 20, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Robert D Shontz M.d. NPPES

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

ROBERT D SHONTZ M.D. (NPI 1730390410) is an individual anesthesiology provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-38259) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730390410

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameROBERT D SHONTZCredential: M.D.

Location Address1225 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 180West Des Moines, IA 50266-2346

Mailing Address1225 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 180West Des Moines, IA 50266-2346 · (515) 283-0463 · Fax (515) 283-0794

Phone(515) 283-0463

Fax(515) 283-0794

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateMay 24, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 13, 2025

✔ NPI 1730390410 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · MD-38259✔ Licensed in IA · R7280

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207LP3000X · License MD-38259 (IA)

1225 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 180, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · Phone (319) 356-1616 · Fax (319) 384-6004

Location 2701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317-9848 · Phone (319) 356-2633 · Fax (319) 356-2940

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Oscar Insurance Company, Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert D Shontz M.d. 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 ID2264583905

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090619000368

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 4

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

29 services29 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

18 services18 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

17 services17 patients

Insertion of probe in esophagus for heart ultrasound 93313

This procedure involves placing a small probe in your esophagus. The probe, connected to an ultrasound machine, helps capture detailed images of your heart. This non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure provides valuable information about your heart's structure and function.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Rapids, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number160079

Location701 10th Street SECedar Rapids, IA 52403 · Linn County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160083

Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Allen Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Waterloo, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160110

Location1825 Logan AvenueWaterloo, IA 50703 · Black Hawk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

MARK J. KELLEN MD

Anesthesiology