Joseph Metzger, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA

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Joseph Metzger, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. His current practice location is 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 241-6372.

Joseph Metzger is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-52527) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1083233878.

Contact Information

Joseph Metzger, MD
1200 Pleasant St,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1406
(515) 241-6372
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Metzger
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Location1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083233878
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2020
  • Last Update Date: 10/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901236827
  • Enrollment ID: I20240722001962

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Metzger such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083233878NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD-52527 (Iowa)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

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. Joseph Metzger allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAssociated Anesthesiologists Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215904750
PECOS PAC ID: 9638068307
Enrollment ID: O20040311000774

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. Joseph Metzger 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
Joseph Metzger, MD
4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 236,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-6720

Ph: (515) 401-1950		Joseph Metzger, MD
1200 Pleasant St,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1406

Ph: (515) 241-6372

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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