Quick answers
- Does Francis W. Sapanhila accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francis W. Sapanhila 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 Francis W. Sapanhila see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 429 Original Medicare patients and 1,238 services for Francis W. Sapanhila. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francis W. Sapanhila's NPI number?
- 1801054184. 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 Francis W. Sapanhila, 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 | 429 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,238 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)543 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)252 services
- Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th (G0316)184 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)136 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)81 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Depression43%
Hospitals where Francis W. Sapanhila works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Francis W. Sapanhila 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.
- MercyOne Centerville Medical CenterCenterville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161377
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
- MercyOne Newton Medical CenterNewton, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160032
Practice locations
Addresses where Francis W. Sapanhila is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
- 1111 6th Ave E TowerDes Moines, IA 50314
- 1755 59th PlWest Des Moines, IA 50266
- 330 Laurel St, Suite 1200Des Moines, IA 50314
- 800 E 1st StAnkeny, IA 50021
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francis W. Sapanhila as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Clinics Inc443 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Clinics Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801054184 |
| 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