Cindy S Pontious, ARNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Cindy S Pontious is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in West Des Moines, IA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cindy S Pontious, ARNP has been part of the West Des Moines medical community since 2013 in group practice. She graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2406dNPPES updated 2019-10-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6000 University Ave Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.8%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
79
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
182
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,716
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.03M
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$339 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Cindy S Pontious's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
13 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Cindy S Pontious
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cindy S Pontious for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to West Des Moines required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cindy S Pontious
Dr. Pontious is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in West Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 241-2300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cindy S Pontious
Practice Location
6000 University Ave Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
6000 University Ave Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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