These are physician-owned neurological surgery practices in Iowa, not hospital jobs. Every listing was pulled from the NPPES NPI Registry. Most are structured as PC, PLLC entities.
I built this directory by starting with the NPPES NPI Registry, the federal database where every medical practice in the country has to register. From there, I filtered Iowa's neurological surgery listings down to practices that are genuinely physician-owned. That means no hospital-employed roles, no academic faculty positions, no corporate-acquired clinics. What you're looking at is 20 independent neurological surgery practices across 5 cities in Iowa.
What makes this useful is specificity. Instead of scrolling through a job board where hospital positions, locum postings, and real private practice opportunities all look the same, you get a focused list of physician-owned neurological surgery practices in Iowa. Every one has been verified through the federal NPI registry. Contact information and websites are included so you can start your research without a recruiter standing between you and the practice.
Iowa's physician-owned neurological surgery directory lists 13 practice locations across 5 cities.
None of the neurological surgery practices listed in Iowa carry a PE-Backed or Corporate-Acquired flag. All listings in this directory are physician-owned independent practices verified through NPPES.
Practices are located in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, Sioux City, and West Des Moines.
Hospital-employed, government-operated, and academic positions are excluded. These are not independent private practices:
Hospital systems
Federal facilities
Tribal health programs
Cedar Rapids, IA
Choose neurosurgeon Chad Abernathey, MD with Mercy Cedar Rapids for high quality care throughout your surgical procedure.
701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Cedar Rapids, IA
Offering neurological surgery services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Darin W Smith, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Services extend to surgical procedures. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1205816998) with verified federal credentials. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Mary Hlavin maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Listed in the NPPES National Provider Registry (NPI: 1750357737), confirming active licensure and practice status. Call the practice directly to ask about current physician openings or partnership opportunities.
1026 A Ave NE #5000, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Cedar Rapids, IA
Offering neurological surgery services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jeannette Liu M.D. operates outside of hospital employment. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1750357737) with verified federal credentials. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
1026 A Ave NE #5000, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Cedar Rapids, IA
Mercy Neurosurgery Clinic is located within Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. Park in the 8th St. ramp & use the Ground Level North entrance.
701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Cedar Rapids, IA
Steven Schopick, MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Listed in the NPPES National Provider Registry (NPI: 1205816998), confirming active licensure and practice status. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Des Moines, IA
Located in Des Moines, Iowa, David Boarini, MD delivers neurological surgery care through an independently managed medical practice. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1205829819) with verified federal credentials. Reach the office through their website or direct phone line for career-related questions.
1215 Pleasant St Suite 608, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines, IA
A solo neurological surgery practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa, David Christianson provides care under an independent practice model. Federal provider credentials verified through NPI #1205829819. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1215 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines, IA
Royce Woodroffe, MD operates a physician-owned neurological surgery practice in Des Moines, Iowa, offering personalized patient care in a private setting. Listed in the NPPES National Provider Registry (NPI: 1205829819), confirming active licensure and practice status. Physicians exploring opportunities can reach out through the practice website or by phone.
1215 Pleasant St Suite 608, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines, IA
Offering neurological surgery services in Des Moines, Iowa, Scott Seaman, MD operates outside of hospital employment. Federal provider credentials verified through NPI #1205829819. Visit the practice website or call to discuss potential openings.
1215 Pleasant St Suite 608, Des Moines, IA 50309
Iowa City, IA
Reddy Chandan G MD maintains a private neurological surgery practice in Iowa City, Iowa, where clinical decisions remain physician-led. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
200 Hawkins Dr # 4802, Iowa City, IA 52242
Sioux City, IA
A community neurological surgery practice in Sioux City, Iowa, CNOS Morningside Clinic provides care under private ownership. Beyond neurological surgery, the office offers brain and nervous system care. Holds active NPI registration (1457322745), indicating current practice standing with CMS. Employment and partnership inquiries can be directed to the practice via their website.
5708 Sunnybrook Ct, Sioux City, IA 51106
West Des Moines, IA
Practicing neurological surgery in West Des Moines, Iowa, Zachary Ries offers care through an owner-operated medical office. Services extend to bone, joint, and musculoskeletal surgery. NPPES-registered provider (NPI: 1255333704) with verified federal credentials. Reach out by phone for information about joining this practice.
6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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This directory lists 13 physician-owned Neurological Surgery private practices in Iowa, verified against the NPPES NPI Registry. All listed practices are independently operated. Hospital-employed and academic positions are excluded.
A physician-owned practice is one where licensed physicians hold controlling ownership of the business entity. This is distinct from hospital employment, corporate medical groups, or private equity-backed practices where non-physician entities control the business.
The Corporate-Acquired flag means the practice was historically physician-owned but has since been acquired by a corporate entity such as Optum. The MSO-Affiliated flag means the practice uses a Management Services Organization for billing and administration while physicians retain practice-level ownership.
Iowa's physician-owned neurological surgery practices include Iowa Brain and Spine Surgery (Des Moines), The Iowa Clinic - Neurosurgery (West Des Moines), and Cedar Rapids Neurosurgery (Cedar Rapids).
NPPES is the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, a federal database maintained by CMS. Every practice in this directory has an active NPI record in NPPES, confirming it is a registered U.S. medical practice.
Yes, in markets with sufficient case volume and favorable payer mix. Neurosurgery private practice requires a group of sufficient size to share call and operating costs, direct commercial payer contracts above Medicare rates, and ideally ASC or spine surgery center ownership to capture facility fees. Malpractice premiums in neurosurgery are among the highest in medicine ($100,000-$300,000+ annually), confirm whether the practice covers this cost or whether it is deducted from physician compensation before evaluating the net income.
| Physician-Owned | Hospital-Employed | Corporate / PE-Backed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who controls the practice | Physicians | Health system | Non-physician entity |
| Non-compete scope | Narrower, negotiable | Broad | Very broad |
| Partnership / buy-in path | Common | Rare | Rare |
| Call schedule flexibility | Higher | Variable | Lower |
| Productivity bonus upside | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Included in this directory | Yes | No | Flagged |
This directory is maintained by Daniel Aragón, a practicing physician. All listings are pulled directly from the NPPES NPI Registry (CMS.gov), the federal database of all U.S. medical providers. Hospital-employed and government-operated positions are excluded. Last updated: .
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