Neurologists in Iowa
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
167 Neurology providers practice in Iowa, including 26 (16%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Iowa City. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Neurology by city in Iowa
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Where Neurologists in Iowa practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 72 of the 167 providers listed here (43%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
8%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
3%mid-size group (10 to 99)
89%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Neurologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| State University of Iowa | 23 | 1,886 | Iowa City |
| Mercy Clinics Inc. | 12 | 441 | Des Moines |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corp.oration | 8 | 233 | Des Moines |
| Progressive Rehabilitation Associates LLC | 5 | 275 | Iowa City |
| Genesis Health System | 4 | 262 | Davenport |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Neurologists affiliated |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | Government | 2 of 5 | 24 |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | 16 |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 13 |
| Genesis Medical Center-Davenport | Davenport | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 8 |
| Mercyone Newton Medical Center | Newton | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 6 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Neurology providers in Iowa
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Anu Baweja, MDAmes, IA · $1,442 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 239-4435 Dr. Carly ScramstadAmes, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 239-4435 Dr. John Mckee, MDAmes, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 239-4435 Dr. Juan Acosta, MDAmes, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 239-4435 Dr. Michael Kitchell, M.D.Ames, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 292-3817 Dr. Olesya Grinenko, MD, PHDAmes, IA · $201 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 239-4435 Dr. Semira Ramic, DOAmes, IA · $483 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 239-4435 Dr. Betsy Love, M.D.Ankeny, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 707-2222 Dr. Andrew Peterson, MDCedar Rapids, IA · $25 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 398-1721 Dr. Laurence Krain, MDCedar Rapids, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(319) 398-1721 Dr. Robert Struthers, MDCedar Rapids, IA · $671 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 398-1721 Dr. Scott Geisler, MDCedar Rapids, IA · $25,476 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 247-3010 Dr. Shereen Chang, MDCedar Rapids, IA · $543 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 247-3010 Dr. Stephanie Jackson, M.D.Cedar Rapids, IA · $551 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 398-1721 Dr. Thomas Rogers, DOCedar Rapids, IA · $754 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 247-3010 Dr. Winthrop Risk, MDCedar Rapids, IA · $15,925 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(319) 362-7924 Dr. Teresa Rosales, M.D.Clarinda, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(712) 542-6105 Dr. Oliver Ancheta, M.D.Clinton, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(563) 243-2511 Dr. Dana Ghazaleh, MDCoralville, IA · $36 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(612) 707-7682 Dr. Michael Chen, DOCouncil Bluffs, IA · $2,952 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(712) 396-4050 Dr. Irena Charysz-birski, M.D.Davenport, IA · $162 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(563) 383-2667 Dr. Riley Van Velsor, MDDavenport, IA · $106 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(563) 421-0480 Dr. Rodney Short, M.D.Davenport, IA · $1,195 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(563) 383-2667 Dr. Ruggero Serafini, M.D., PH.D.Davenport, IA · $213 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(563) 421-0480 Dr. Stephen Rasmus, M.D.Davenport, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(563) 383-2667 Dr. Waseem Ahmad, MDDavenport, IA · $4,627 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(563) 421-0430 Dr. Alex Eischeid, M.D.Des Moines, IA · $124 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Angela Huang, MDDes Moines, IA · $19 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 241-4200 Dr. Bruce Hughes, MDDes Moines, IA · $164,384 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Calvin Hansen, MDDes Moines, IA · $71 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(515) 241-4200 Dr. David Friedgood, DODes Moines, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Debra Benjamin, D.O.Des Moines, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 699-5944 Dr. Duangchai Narawong, MDDes Moines, IA · $687 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(515) 241-6544 Dr. Erik Arneson, MDDes Moines, IA · $8,490 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Fredrick Bahls, MD, PHDDes Moines, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 699-5825 Dr. Heike Schmolck, MDDes Moines, IA · $258 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Irving Wolfe, DODes Moines, IA · $683 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(515) 255-7414 Dr. Jerris-stephanie Okonkwo, D.O.Des Moines, IA · $1,502 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(515) 241-4200 Dr. John Wright, M.D.Des Moines, IA · $837 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Joseph Doro, D.O.Des Moines, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 699-5999 Dr. Keith Kohout, DODes Moines, IA · $771 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Kyle Jorgensen, M.D.Des Moines, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Lynn Rankin, MDDes Moines, IA · $122 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(515) 265-1300 Dr. Lynn Struck, MDDes Moines, IA · $88 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 241-4200 Dr. Mark Puricelli, DODes Moines, IA · $651 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Michael Jacoby, MDDes Moines, IA · $29,722 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Paul Babikian, MDDes Moines, IA · $847 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(515) 358-0011 Dr. Peter Bartels, D.O.Des Moines, IA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(515) 241-4200 Dr. Randall Hamilton, MDDes Moines, IA · $804 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(515) 358-0011 Conditions Neurology providers in Iowa commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Neurology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Migraine
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson disease
- Neuropathy
- Stroke recovery
Common questions
How many Neurology providers are in Iowa?There are 167 Neurology providers with active NPI records practicing in Iowa, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Neurology providers in Iowa offer telehealth?Yes. 26 of the 167 Neurology providers in Iowa (about 16%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Iowa have the most Neurology providers?Iowa City (85), Des Moines (26), Cedar Rapids (8) have the highest concentration of Neurology providers in Iowa.
How many Neurology providers in Iowa received drug or device company payments?79 of 167 Neurology providers in Iowa (47%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Neurology providers in Iowa treat?Neurology providers commonly treat migraine, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, neuropathy and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Neurologists in Iowa work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 72 Neurologists in Iowa enrolled in Medicare, 8% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 3% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 89% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Neurologists in Iowa work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Iowa hospitals where the most Neurologists hold privileges are University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics in Iowa City; Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines; Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi in Des Moines.
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