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MR. SCOTT MICHAEL PAULSEN MD
NPI 1760516009
Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA

Active since March 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 PLEASANT ST STE 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-6372(515) 401-1955 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 26, 2024, Apr 14, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Mr. Scott Michael Paulsen Md NPPES

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

MR. SCOTT MICHAEL PAULSEN MD (NPI 1760516009) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (37087) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760516009
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. SCOTT MICHAEL PAULSENCredential: MD
Location Address1200 PLEASANT ST STE 300Des Moines, IA 50309-1406
Mailing Address4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 236West Des Moines, IA 50266-6720 · (515) 401-1950 · Fax (515) 401-1955
Phone(515) 241-6372
Fax(515) 401-1955
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1760516009 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 37087
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.
1200 PLEASANT ST STE 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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

Mr. Scott Michael Paulsen 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 ID8426140344
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070823000518
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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Scott Paulsen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Scott Paulsen is 1760516009. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2007.

Where is Scott Paulsen located?

Scott Paulsen practices at 1200 Pleasant St Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 241-6372.

What is Scott Paulsen's specialty?

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

Is Scott Paulsen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Scott Paulsen 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 Scott Paulsen accept?

Health plans from Medica list Scott Paulsen 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 Scott Paulsen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Scott Paulsen is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Scott Paulsen was last updated on June 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.