Christopher S Champion, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Des Moines, IA

Christopher S Champion, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation and his current practice location is 840 East University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 265-4211.

Christopher S Champion is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number DO-03394) 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 1316908437.

Contact Information

Christopher S Champion, DO
840 East University Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316-2304
(515) 265-4211
(515) 309-5993



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher S Champion
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience24 Years
Location840 East University 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:
  • Christopher S Champion attended and graduated from R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316908437
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163555616
  • Enrollment ID: I20100804000256

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher S Champion such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316908437NPI-NPPES
0215285MedicaidIA
1780767582MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine DO-03394 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation8729992318972

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Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366425274
PECOS PAC ID: 8729992318
Enrollment ID: O20031118000363

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher S Champion, DO
840 East University Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316-2304

Ph: (515) 265-4211
Christopher S Champion, DO
840 East University Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50316-2304

Ph: (515) 265-4211

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Todd Eberle, DO
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Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Evan Douglas Peterson, PA-C
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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April Winters, DO
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 515-248-1400    Fax: 515-248-1414
Kelli A Roenfanz, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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