Quick answers
- Does Stephen F. Vanburen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen F. Vanburen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Stephen F. Vanburen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 299 Original Medicare patients and 789 services for Stephen F. Vanburen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen F. Vanburen's NPI number?
- 1316929862. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Stephen F. Vanburen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 299 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 789 |
| Different services or procedures | 95 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)109 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)108 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)100 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)73 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)68 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where Stephen F. Vanburen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen F. Vanburen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Franklin General HospitalHampton, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161308
- Grundy County Memorial HospitalGrundy Center, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161303
- UnityPoint Health - MarshalltownMarshalltown, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160001
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen F. Vanburen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1215 Duff AveAmes, IA 50010 (515) 239‑4400
- 1720 Central Ave EHampton, IA 50441 (641) 456‑5000
- 1720 Central Ave E, Franklin Medical CenterHampton, IA 50441 (641) 456‑5050
- 1720 Central E AveHampton, IA 50441
- 3500 University Blvd, Suite 1001Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239‑3040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen F. Vanburen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McFarland Clinic PC363 clinicians in the group
- Franklin General Hospital27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Ames
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ames, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McFarland Clinic PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316929862 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians