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Dr. James Edward Sykes
Dr. James E. Sykes
Last updated: Jun 29, 2010

Dr. James E. Sykes

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 40 years
  • Graduated from: Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences
  • Graduation year: 1981
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1649277468

Dr. James E. Sykes D.O.

Anesthesiologist

He is located at 5901 Westown Parkway Suite 210 in West Des Moines, IA 50266. Can help patients with the following: Car Accident Injuries, Epidural Steroid Injection, Low Back Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), Painful Disorders, Regional Anesthesia. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649277468. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 221-9222. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. James Edward Sykes, being an anesthesiologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James E. Sykes.

  • Acute Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Car Accident Injuries
  • Chronic Pain
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Epidural Steroid Injection
  • General Anesthesia
  • Low Back Pain
  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
  • Nerve Damage
  • Pain Medication Management
  • Painful Disorders
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Regional Anesthesia
  • Sedation
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. James E. Sykes

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James E. Sykes as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Medica

Network data as of Feb 26, 2024, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 18 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Inspire by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Inspire by Medica Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes | MercyOne EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard | MercyOne EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite | MercyOne EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Secure | MercyOne EPO · Catastrophic Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | MercyOne EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients at some locations
Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network Accepting new patients at some locations
Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients at some locations
Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network Accepting new patients at some locations
Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients at some locations
Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health HMO · Silver Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network Accepting new patients at some locations
Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO HMO · Silver Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients at some locations
Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO HMO · Expanded Bronze Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients at some locations
Wellmark Standard Gold HMO HMO · Gold Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients at some locations
Wellmark Standard Silver HMO HMO · Silver Wellmark Blue HMO Network Accepting new patients at some locations

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James E. Sykes is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. James E. Sykes is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Anesthesiology (also registered under: Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management) .

Bills through: Metro Anesthesia & Pain Mngmt Llp

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Pfizer $259
Nevro $236
Collegium Pharmaceutical $235

Other

Food and Beverage $1978

Studies

DES MOINES UNIVERSITY OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Graduated in 1981

Additional Specialities

  • Pain Medicine Specialist

Affiliated practices

Metro Anesthesia & Pain MNGMT
5901 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, 50266 IA
(515) 221-9222

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. James Edward Sykes treat?

Dr. James Edward Sykes provides treatment for Car Accident Injuries, Epidural Steroid Injection, Low Back Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), Painful Disorders, Regional Anesthesia. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. James Edward Sykes?

Dr. James Edward Sykes's office is located at 5901 Westown Parkway Suite 210 in West Des Moines, IA 50266.

Does Dr. James Edward Sykes accept patients with Oscar Insurance Company?

Yes, Dr. James Edward Sykes is listed in-network for Oscar Insurance Company through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. James Edward Sykes have affiliation with practices?

Dr. James Edward Sykes is affiliated with Metro Anesthesia & Pain MNGMT.