Dr Christopher M Gibbs, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in West Des Moines, IA

Dr Christopher M Gibbs, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in West Des Moines, Iowa. He went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice The Iowa Clinic Pc and his current practice location is 5950 University Ave Ste 221, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 875-9115.

Dr Christopher M Gibbs is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-45027) 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 1619021144.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher M Gibbs, MD
5950 University Ave Ste 221,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8231
(515) 875-9115
(515) 875-9117



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher M Gibbs
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience24 Years
Location5950 University Ave Ste 221, 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 Christopher M Gibbs attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619021144
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981506714
  • Enrollment ID: I20180423000396

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher M Gibbs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619021144NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 036117707 (Illinois)Secondary
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD-45027 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

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

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Iowa Clinic Pc4082513742273

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameThe Iowa Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346233178
PECOS PAC ID: 4082513742
Enrollment ID: O20040102000222

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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. Dr Christopher M Gibbs 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
Dr Christopher M Gibbs, MD
Po Box 424,
Des Moines, IA 50302-0424

Ph: (515) 875-9925
Dr Christopher M Gibbs, MD
5950 University Ave Ste 221,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8231

Ph: (515) 875-9115

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Internal Medicine Doctors in West Des Moines, IA

Kevin James Cunningham, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave, Ste 151, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9192    Fax: 515-875-9193
Terri L Bunting, A.R.N.P
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 555 S 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: 515-440-0304    Fax: 515-440-4623
Jeffrey D Stahl, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1300 37th St, Ste 5, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-225-4051    Fax: 515-225-2265
Richard H Marcus, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5880 University Ave Ste 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-3600    Fax: 515-288-0840
Mark A Tannenbaum, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5880 University Ave Ste. 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-3600    Fax: 515-288-0840
Magdi G.h. Ghali, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5880 University Ave Ste. 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-3600    Fax: 515-288-0840
Mark D Mcgaughey, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5880 University Ave Ste. 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-3600    Fax: 515-288-0840

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