Quick answers
- Where does James E. Sykes see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in West Des Moines, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James E. Sykes's specialty?
- Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty, and also Interventional Pain Management.
- Does James E. Sykes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James E. Sykes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James E. Sykes?
- (515) 221-9222, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James E. Sykes's NPI number?
- 1649277468. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where James E. Sykes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 210West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 221‑9222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James E. Sykes as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Metro Anesthesia and Pain MNGMT LLP13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Interventional Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in West Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 1981 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649277468 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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