Individual provider

Robert Rossi, MD

Anesthesiology Physician Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Medicare enrolled

Robert Rossi, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Des Moines, IA, registered under NPI 1518918317. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 1801 HICKMAN RD, Des Moines, IA 50314. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
MD-34558 IA Anesthesiology Physician
2011020441 MO Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
036118396 IL Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
34558 IA Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician primary

Licences are recorded in 3 states: IA, MO, IL. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Anesthesiology
PAC ID
0840244430
Enrollment ID
I20060313000255

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Anesthesiology. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 3 states

This provider holds licences in 3 states: Iowa, Illinois and Missouri. The practice address on file is in Des Moines, IA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

IA Iowa practice address
Licence
MD-34558
Specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Verify with the IA board →
IL Illinois
Licence
036118396
Specialty
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Verify with the IL board →
MO Missouri
Licence
2011020441
Specialty
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Verify with the MO board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Pain Medicine covers

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207LP2900X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Anesthesiology Pain Medicine

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 4 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207L00000X Anesthesiology Physician MD-34558 IA
207LP2900X Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Pain Medicine 2011020441 MO
207LP2900X Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Pain Medicine 036118396 IL
207LP2900X Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Pain Medicine 34558 IA primary

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1518918317 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateMay 15, 2006
Last updatedMay 16, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorYes
GenderMale
CredentialMD
Practice address 1801 HICKMAN RD
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 282-2200
Fax (515) 282-8271
This record was updated on May 16, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1518918317 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 7 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 5 1 8 9 1 8 3 1
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 2 8 9 1 7 3 2

Sum = 63 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1518918317?
NPI 1518918317 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Robert Rossi, MD in Des Moines, IA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Pain Medicine cover?
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
How do I contact Robert Rossi, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (515) 282-2200, last updated May 16, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Robert Rossi, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1518918317 a valid number?
Yes. 1518918317 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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