Chinedu C Nwosa, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Chinedu C Nwosa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Iowa Orthopaedic Center, P.c. and his current practice location is 450 Laurel St, Ste. A, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 247-8400.

Chinedu C Nwosa is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 38432) 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 1457529356.

Contact Information

Chinedu C Nwosa, MD
450 Laurel St, Ste. A,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3045
(515) 247-8400
(515) 248-8888



Physician's Profile

Full NameChinedu C Nwosa
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location450 Laurel St, 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:
  • Chinedu C Nwosa attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457529356
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2008
  • Last Update Date: 08/24/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284700659
  • Enrollment ID: I20090921000068

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chinedu C Nwosa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457529356NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0801XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma 38432 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital
Pella Regional Health CenterPella, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Iowa Orthopaedic Center, P.c.559767915950

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameIowa Orthopaedic Center, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669579785
PECOS PAC ID: 5597679159
Enrollment ID: O20031118000215

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Chinedu C Nwosa, MD
450 Laurel St, Ste. A,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3045

Ph: (515) 247-8400
Chinedu C Nwosa, MD
450 Laurel St, Ste. A,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3045

Ph: (515) 247-8400

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Kamaldeen Toyosi Aderibigbe, M.D
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-247-8400    Fax: 515-248-8888
Daniel J. Yoo, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1601 Nw 114th St, Suite 142, Des Moines, IA 50325
Phone: 515-222-3151    Fax: 515-226-2561
Dr. Joshua David Kimelman, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 450 Laurel St, Ste A, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-247-8400    Fax: 515-248-8888
Barron Robert Bruce Bremner, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone: 515-224-1414    Fax: 515-224-5140
Dr. Kelsey Millonig, DPM, MPH
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 E Court Ave Ste 314, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 152-826-0675    
Dr. Wesley Ryan Smidt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213, Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone: 515-224-1414    Fax: 515-224-5140
Dr. Stephen Alan Ash, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 450 Laurel St, Ste. A, Des Moines, IA 50314
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