Quick answers
- Does Amber L. Cress accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Amber L. Cress 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 Amber L. Cress see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 600 Original Medicare patients and 4,295 services for Amber L. Cress. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Amber L. Cress's NPI number?
- 1699904110. 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 Amber L. Cress, 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 | 600 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,295 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)2,200 services
- Exam of ear using a microscope (92504)482 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)357 services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)275 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)158 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Depression22%
Hospitals where Amber L. Cress works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Amber L. Cress 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.
- Mercy Medical Center - Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160079
- University of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160058
Practice locations
Addresses where Amber L. Cress is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 S Clinton St, 168 Univ of Ia Health Care QuickcareIowa City, IA 52240 (319) 384‑0520
- 202 10th St SECedar Rapids, IA 52403 (319) 247‑3010
- 275 10th St SECedar Rapids, IA 52403 (319) 247‑3010
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Amber L. Cress as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- State University of Iowa1,897 clinicians in the group
- Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC135 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Iowa City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa City, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in State University of Iowa
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699904110 |
| 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