Dr Bernard James Munro, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in West Des Moines, IA

Dr Bernard James Munro, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in West Des Moines, Iowa. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. His current practice location is 2501 Westown Pkwy, Suite 1101, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 267-8300.

Dr Bernard James Munro is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 28624) 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 1982684759.

Contact Information

Dr Bernard James Munro, MD
2501 Westown Pkwy, Suite 1101,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-1427
(515) 267-8300
(515) 267-8872



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bernard James Munro
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience36 Years
Location2501 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:
  • Dr Bernard James Munro attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982684759
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/16/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092702027
  • Enrollment ID: I20040430000172

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bernard James Munro such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982684759NPI-NPPES
2084640MedicaidIA
16847OtherIAIOWA BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 28624 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

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. Dr Bernard James Munro allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Iowa Ob/gyn Specialists Of Des Moines Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124129804
PECOS PAC ID: 1658368675
Enrollment ID: O20040429001244

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bernard James Munro, MD
2501 Westown Pkwy, Suite 1101,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-1427

Ph: (515) 267-8300
Dr Bernard James Munro, MD
2501 Westown Pkwy, Suite 1101,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-1427

Ph: (515) 267-8300

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in West Des Moines, IA

Dr. Erin Elizabeth Lehman, M.D
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6000 University Ave, Suite 203, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-241-2200    Fax: 515-241-2201
Dr. Therese Hong Tran, D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave Ste 205, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9290    Fax: 515-875-9291
Dr. Jona Marie Conklin, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 225, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-643-6888    Fax: 515-643-6899
Katelyn Maureen Buhrow, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave Ste 205, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9290    Fax: 515-875-9291
Dr. Katherine Sutherland Hauser, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1300 37th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-225-8200    Fax: 515-225-2196
Beverly L Belsheim, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4949 Westown Pkwy, Suite 140, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-223-5466    Fax: 515-223-5405
Dr. Robert Joseph Casper, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave, Ste 205, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9290    Fax: 515-875-9291

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