Dr Andrew Steffensmeier, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in West Des Moines, IA

Dr Andrew Steffensmeier, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in West Des Moines, Iowa. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Des Moines Eye Surgeons, Llp and his current practice location is 5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 225-3546.

Dr Andrew Steffensmeier is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number R-7244) 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 1225246838.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew Steffensmeier, MD
5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8222
(515) 225-3546
(515) 224-5946



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew Steffensmeier
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience20 Years
Location5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, 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:
  • Dr Andrew Steffensmeier attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225246838
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/11/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486727120
  • Enrollment ID: I20080714000569

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew Steffensmeier such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225246838NPI-NPPES
1225246838MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology R-7244 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wayne County HospitalCorydon, IAHospital
Dallas County HospitalPerry, IAHospital
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Des Moines Eye Surgeons, Llp16582629446

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameDes Moines Eye Surgeons, Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417956103
PECOS PAC ID: 1658262944
Enrollment ID: O20040324000937

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrew Steffensmeier, MD
5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 200,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8218

Ph: (515) 225-3546
Dr Andrew Steffensmeier, MD
5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 200,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8222

Ph: (515) 225-3546

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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
Derek P Bitner, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-223-8685    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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