Dr Ajay Sharma, DO - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Des Moines, IA

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Dr Ajay Sharma, DO is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center and his current practice location is 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 271-1700.

Dr Ajay Sharma is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number DO06858) 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 1891883328.

Contact Information

Dr Ajay Sharma, DO
3200 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312-4104
(515) 271-1700
(515) 271-1726

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ajay Sharma
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience26 Years
Location3200 Grand Ave, 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 Ajay Sharma attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891883328
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/26/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426947375
  • Enrollment ID: I20250108001663

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ajay Sharma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891883328NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 036-112797 (Illinois)Secondary
207PE0004XEmergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services 036112797 (Illinois)Secondary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine DO06858 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center600271344335

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 Ajay Sharma allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDes Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164475760
PECOS PAC ID: 6002713443
Enrollment ID: O20040226000810

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 Ajay Sharma 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 Ajay Sharma, DO
3200 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312-4104

Ph: (515) 271-1700		Dr Ajay Sharma, DO
3200 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312-4104

Ph: (515) 271-1700

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