Dr Ganga Prabhakar, MD - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Dr Ganga Prabhakar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Wheeling Hospital Inc and his current practice location is 411 Laurel St, Suite 250, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 235-5000.

Dr Ganga Prabhakar is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 19367) 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 1023109444.

Contact Information

Dr Ganga Prabhakar, MD
411 Laurel St, Suite 250,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3017
(515) 235-5000
(515) 288-6713



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ganga Prabhakar
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience43 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:
  • Dr Ganga Prabhakar graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023109444
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/19/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709860943
  • Enrollment ID: I20040615001894

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ganga Prabhakar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023109444NPI-NPPES
1804141000MedicaidWV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 036148898 (Illinois)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 19367 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wvu Medicine Home Health United Hospital CenterClarksburg, WVHome health agency
Wheeling HospitalWheeling, WVHospital
Reynolds Memorial HospitalGlen dale, WVHospital
Wetzel County HospitalNew martinsville, WVHospital
Harrison Community HospitalCadiz, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wheeling Hospital Inc5799689493319

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameWest Virginia University Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275504508
PECOS PAC ID: 1052224565
Enrollment ID: O20031111000207

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Entity NameWheeling Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104821305
PECOS PAC ID: 5799689493
Enrollment ID: O20031124000706

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ganga Prabhakar, MD
5880 University Ave,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8209

Ph: (515) 633-3835
Dr Ganga Prabhakar, MD
411 Laurel St, Suite 250,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3017

Ph: (515) 235-5000

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

David R Hockmuth, 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
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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