David R Hockmuth, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Des Moines, IA

David R Hockmuth, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp, Ringgold County Hospital and his current practice location is 411 Laurel St, Suite A250, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 235-5000.

David R Hockmuth is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 28766) 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 1154303832.

Contact Information

David R Hockmuth, MD
411 Laurel St, Suite A250,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3017
(515) 235-5000
(515) 288-6713



Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid R Hockmuth
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location411 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:
  • David R Hockmuth attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154303832
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/25/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214908532
  • Enrollment ID: I20040802001008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David R Hockmuth such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154303832NPI-NPPES
0084590MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 28766 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp5698683142112
Ringgold County Hospital731584997324

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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. David R Hockmuth allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508964883
PECOS PAC ID: 5698683142
Enrollment ID: O20031118000163

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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. David R Hockmuth 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
David R Hockmuth, MD
5880 University Ave, Suite 205,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8220

Ph: (515) 633-3835
David R Hockmuth, MD
411 Laurel St, Suite A250,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3017

Ph: (515) 235-5000

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Dr. Ganga Prabhakar, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St, Suite 250, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-235-5000    Fax: 515-288-6713
Bart P Jenson, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St, Suite 414, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-8033    Fax: 515-241-8036
Mark Mankins, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St Ste 618, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-875-9090    Fax: 515-875-9736
Marnix A Verhofste, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St, Suite A250, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-235-5000    Fax: 515-288-6713
Dr. Robert F Schneider, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St, Ste 618, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-875-9090    Fax: 515-241-5041
Dr. Kent C Thieman, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St, Ste 618, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-875-9090    Fax: 515-241-5041

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