Dr Monique P Root, OD - Medicare Optometrist in W Des Moines, IA

Dr Monique P Root, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in W Des Moines, Iowa. She went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Broadlawns Medical Center and her current practice location is 5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 200, W Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 225-3546.

Dr Monique P Root is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 02237) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1184623860.

Contact Information

Dr Monique P Root, OD
5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 200,
W Des Moines, IA 50266-8218
(515) 225-3546
(515) 224-5946

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Monique P Root
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location5901 Westown Pkwy, W Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Monique P Root attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184623860
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/26/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082608104
  • Enrollment ID: I20040412001598

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Monique P Root such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184623860NPI-NPPES
0425868MedicaidIA
35721OtherIABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
P00114822OtherIAMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 02237 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Broadlawns Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Broadlawns Medical Center3678466166207

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 Monique P Root allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameWolfe Clinic Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477532174
PECOS PAC ID: 8628979291
Enrollment ID: O20040116000276
Provider NameBroadlawns Medical Center
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467447508
PECOS PAC ID: 3678466166
Enrollment ID: O20040206000913

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 Monique P Root 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 Monique P Root, OD
5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 200,
W Des Moines, IA 50266-8218

Ph: (515) 225-3546
Dr Monique P Root, OD
5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 200,
W Des Moines, IA 50266-8218

Ph: (515) 225-3546

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Optometrist in W Des Moines, IA


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