Dr James Philson, DO - Medicare Internal Medicine in Des Moines, IA

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Dr James Philson, DO is a medicare enrolled "Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Omm" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal 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) 271-1468.

Dr James Philson is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 4318) 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 1184882102.

Contact Information

Dr James Philson, DO
3200 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 271-1468
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Philson
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience17 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 James Philson attended and graduated from At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184882102
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/11/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426228107
  • Enrollment ID: I20120921000548

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Philson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184882102NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 4318 (Iowa)Secondary
208000000XPediatrics 4318 (Iowa)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 4318 (Iowa)Secondary
204D00000XNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Omm 4318 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center600271344334

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 James Philson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBroadlawns Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467447508
PECOS PAC ID: 3678466166
Enrollment ID: O20040206000913
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 James Philson 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 James Philson, DO
3200 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312-4104

Ph: (515) 271-1722		Dr James Philson, DO
3200 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312

Ph: (515) 271-1468

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