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CORTNEY A BAX PA-C
NPI 1972906816
Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Active since October 07, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
110 E COURT AVE STE 200, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 282-2921(515) 282-1035 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2025, Feb 3, 2025, Oct 1, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Cortney A Bax Pa-c NPPES

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

CORTNEY A BAX PA-C (NPI 1972906816) is an individual physician assistant in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (075490) and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972906816
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCORTNEY A BAXCredential: PA-C
Location Address110 E COURT AVE STE 200Des Moines, IA 50309-2044
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (515) 282-2921 · Fax (515) 282-1035
Phone(515) 282-2921
Fax(515) 282-1035
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateOctober 7, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1972906816 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 075490
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
110 E COURT AVE STE 200, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 112495 University Ave Ste 200Clive, IA 50325-8290 · Phone (515) 282-2921 · Fax (515) 282-1035
Location 21950 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023-2977 · Phone (515) 282-2921 · Fax (515) 282-1035
Location 32565 SE Encompass Dr Ste 100Waukee, IA 50263-1299 · Phone (515) 282-1299 · Fax (515) 282-2095
Location 4404 Jefferson StPella, IA 50219-1257 · Phone (641) 628-3832 · Fax (641) 682-2764
Location 5411 Laurel St Ste A300Des Moines, IA 50314-3030 · Phone (515) 282-2921 · Fax (515) 282-1035

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

Cortney A Bax Pa-c 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 ID1355562935
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141023001800
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.

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
30 services21 patients
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 80053
A comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
24 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
24 services20 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
23 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

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

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

Pella Regional Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Pella, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number161367
Location404 Jefferson StreetPella, IA 50219 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50309 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 2

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

KACEY LYNNE SUING LMSW
Social Worker
110 E COURT AVE STE 200
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 282-2921
LISA MARIE BRYANT ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
110 E COURT AVE STE 200
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 282-2921

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 Cortney Bax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cortney Bax is 1972906816. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 7, 2014.

Where is Cortney Bax located?

Cortney Bax practices at 110 E Court Ave Ste 200, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 282-2921.

What is Cortney Bax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Cortney Bax enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cortney Bax 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 Cortney Bax accept?

Health plans from Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and Sanford Health Plan list Cortney Bax 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 Cortney Bax affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cortney Bax is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Pella Regional Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cortney Bax was last updated on October 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.