Dr Daniel David Opheim, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Des Moines, IA

Dr Daniel David Opheim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to University Of Minnesota Medical School and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice The Iowa Clinic Pc and his current practice location is 1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 875-9770.

Dr Daniel David Opheim is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-49622) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1295821569.

Contact Information

Dr Daniel David Opheim, MD
1212 Pleasant St Ste 211,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1411
(515) 875-9770
(515) 875-9771

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Daniel David Opheim
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience18 Years
Location1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Daniel David Opheim attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295821569
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638327166
  • Enrollment ID: I20220609000902

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Daniel David Opheim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295821569NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 55741 (Minnesota)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 55741 (Minnesota)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 61459 (Tennessee)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery MD-49622 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Iowa Clinic Pc4082513742273

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Daniel David Opheim allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Iowa Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346233178
PECOS PAC ID: 4082513742
Enrollment ID: O20040102000222

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Daniel David Opheim is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Daniel David Opheim, MD
Po Box 424,
Des Moines, IA 50302-0424

Ph: (515) 875-9255
Dr Daniel David Opheim, MD
1212 Pleasant St Ste 211,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1411

Ph: (515) 875-9770

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