Quick answers
- Does Paul D. Dayton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul D. Dayton 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 Paul D. Dayton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 187 Original Medicare patients and 943 services for Paul D. Dayton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul D. Dayton's NPI number?
- 1558333914. 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 Paul D. Dayton, 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 | 187 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 943 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)249 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)143 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)98 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)77 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)40 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes24%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Depression17%
Hospitals where Paul D. Dayton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul D. Dayton 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.
- Trinity Regional Medical CenterFort Dodge, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160016
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160082
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul D. Dayton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 (515) 247‑3121
- 3 N 17th StFort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 639‑3775
- 700 E University Ave, Unitypoint Health IowaDes Moines, IA 50316 (515) 263‑5612
- 802 Kenyon RdFort Dodge, IA 50501 (515) 573‑3101
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul D. Dayton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bunion Surgery Specialists LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bunion Surgery Specialists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | California School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558333914 |
| 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