Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. James Edward Sykes, DO

Individual provider Anesthesiology Physician · NPI 1649277468

Dr. James Edward Sykes, DO is an Anesthesiology in West Des Moines, Iowa. Graduated from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in 1981, 45 years ago. Practices with Metro Anesthesia and Pain Mngmt LLP, a 13-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Iowa.

Years since qualifying
45
Trained at
Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
Licensed in
IA
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.

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Practice location Address checks out

5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 210
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8218
Phone: (515) 221-9222
Fax: (515) 221-0575
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Specialties & licences

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207LP2900X · Licence 1941 (IA)
Anesthesiology Physician Taxonomy 207L00000X · Licence 1941 (IA)

Record details

NPI number1649277468
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 7, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJune 29, 2010

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyANESTHESIOLOGY
Also practisesINTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT
Medical schoolDES MOINES UNIVERSITY OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Graduated 1981 (45 years in practice)
Group practice Metro Anesthesia And Pain Mngmt Llp — 13 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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