Jack Levern Dodd, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Jack Levern Dodd, MD has been part of the Ames medical community since 2005 in independent practice. He graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1964 and has 62+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and hypertension (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in Iowa
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 88 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in IASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Ames62+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2464dNPPES updated 2019-08-07 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1619 S High Ave, Ames, IA 50010-8055

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.4%

Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.6 pts)

Better than 71% of reporting doctors in Iowa

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

51

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

110

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,225

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $393k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+33%)67%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+25%)57%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
47%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-27%)43%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
39%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Tobacco Use Disorder
31%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$490 received from industry

14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Jack Levern Dodd's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1964

    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine

  2. 62 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1964)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2004 Pinehurst Dr, Ames, IA 50010-4561

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Jack Levern Dodd

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Jack Levern Dodd for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Ames 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 Jack Levern Dodd

NPI records show Dr. Dodd as active with telehealth listed in Ames, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 232-5811.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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