Richard Carano, MD
Endocrinology · Ames, IA
Richard Carano, MD is a endocrinology in Ames, IA.
- SpecialtyEndocrinology
- TelehealthNot reported
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~780 patients across 6,976 services, avg age 74
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 1,253 | $118 | See prices → |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | 904 | $9 | See prices → |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | 786 | $32 | See prices → |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 518 | $16 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 207 | $84 | See prices → |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 119 | $13 | See prices → |
| Urine microalbumin (protein) level | 114 | $6 | See prices → |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | 113 | $5 | See prices → |
| Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | 103 | $9 | See prices → |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 76 | $8 | See prices → |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 64 | $10 | See prices → |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | 48 | $8 | See prices → |
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.