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ROBERT CARL KITTERMAN III MD
NPI 1982696993
Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA

Active since August 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 283-0463(515) 283-0794 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Robert Carl Kitterman Iii Md NPPES

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

ROBERT CARL KITTERMAN III MD (NPI 1982696993) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (32304) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982696993
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT CARL KITTERMAN IIICredential: MD
Location Address411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170Des Moines, IA 50314-3017
Mailing Address411 Laurel St, Suite 3170Des Moines, IA 50314-3017 · (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 1994
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 2007
✔ NPI 1982696993 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 32304
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.
411 LAUREL ST, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPING68153IA
Medicaid0169458IA
Medicare PIN44916IA

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

Robert Carl Kitterman Iii 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 ID2668510264
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100903000777
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 8

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 extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
19 services19 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.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
14 services14 patients
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.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
13 services12 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

55.63/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality59.37
Improvement Activities40
Cost26.57

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.

SASHA FARSHID KHOSRAVI DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3310
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-6290
WENDY SONTAG LISW
Social Worker
411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 2380
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-4915
DR. GANGA PRABHAKAR M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 250
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 235-5000
JAN FRANKO MD, PHD
Surgery
411 LAUREL ST, STE 2100
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 247-3266
MEREDITH D CRENSHAW M.D.
Anesthesiology
411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 283-0463
ERIC NEVIN MEEK MD
Anesthesiology
411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 283-0463
JAMES HOLMES BARTLETT MD
Anesthesiology
411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3170
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 283-0463
DEBRA ROSEBERRY LISW
Social Worker (Clinical)
411 LAUREL ST, SUITE 3310
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-6290

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 Robert Kitterman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Kitterman is 1982696993. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2005.

Where is Robert Kitterman located?

Robert Kitterman practices at 411 Laurel St Suite 3170, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 283-0463.

What is Robert Kitterman's specialty?

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

Is Robert Kitterman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Kitterman 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 Robert Kitterman accept?

Health plans from Medica list Robert Kitterman 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 Robert Kitterman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Kitterman is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Kitterman was last updated on October 19, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.