Derek P Bitner, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in West Des Moines, IA

Derek P Bitner, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in West Des Moines, Iowa. He went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Wolfe Clinic Inc and his current practice location is 6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 223-8685.

Derek P Bitner is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-43354) 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 1134414709.

Contact Information

Derek P Bitner, MD
6200 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7705
(515) 223-8685
(515) 223-5468



Physician's Profile

Full NameDerek P Bitner
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience13 Years
Location6200 Westown Pkwy, West 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:
  • Derek P Bitner attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134414709
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2011
  • Last Update Date: 02/15/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850609538
  • Enrollment ID: I20160531000465

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek P Bitner such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134414709NPI-NPPES
1134414709OtherIAWELLMARK
1134414709MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD-43354 (Iowa)Primary
207WX0110XOphthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology And Strabismus Specialist MD-43354 (Iowa)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wolfe Clinic Inc862897929147

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Entity NameWolfe Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477532174
PECOS PAC ID: 8628979291
Enrollment ID: O20040116000276

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Derek P Bitner, MD
309 E Church St,
Marshalltown, IA 50158-2946

Ph: (641) 754-6200
Derek P Bitner, MD
6200 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7705

Ph: (515) 223-8685

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Ophthalmology Doctors in West Des Moines, IA

Dr. Christina Gillmor, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-223-8685    
Frederick Royce Blodi, D.O.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-225-3546    Fax: 515-224-5946
Douglas R Casady, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-223-8685    Fax: 515-223-5468
David D Saggau, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-233-8685    Fax: 515-223-5468
Dr. Chris W. Schmidt, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1729 S 40th Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: 217-714-1421    
Mr. Todd Whitney Heilskov, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1501 50th St, Ste 133, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 575-222-6400    Fax: 515-222-6406

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