Dr Indunil Karunasekera, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Des Moines, IA

Dr Indunil Karunasekera, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Neuroradiology" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. She is a member of the group practice Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp, Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.c. and her current practice location is 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 643-2667.

Dr Indunil Karunasekera is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 34635) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1316934359.

Contact Information

Dr Indunil Karunasekera, MD
1111 6th Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50314-2613
(515) 643-2667
(515) 643-2978



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Indunil Karunasekera
GenderFemale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience33 Years
Location1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Indunil Karunasekera graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316934359
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537057278
  • Enrollment ID: I20040305000370

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Indunil Karunasekera such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316934359NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085N0700XRadiology - Neuroradiology 34635 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital
Mercyone Newton Medical CenterNewton, IAHospital
Mercyone Centerville Medical CenterCenterville, IAHospital
Ringgold County HospitalMount ayr, IAHospital
Knoxville Hospital & ClinicsKnoxville, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp5698683142112
Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.c.711382078820

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508964883
PECOS PAC ID: 5698683142
Enrollment ID: O20031118000163

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Entity NameDiagnostic Imaging Associates, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528030194
PECOS PAC ID: 7113820788
Enrollment ID: O20040130000299

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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 Indunil Karunasekera 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 Indunil Karunasekera, MD
1111 6th Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50314-2613

Ph: (515) 643-2667
Dr Indunil Karunasekera, MD
1111 6th Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50314-2613

Ph: (515) 643-2667

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Radiology Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Dr. Mitchell R. Erickson, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-643-2667    Fax: 515-643-2978
Austin Peters,
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 155-460-7766    
Dr. Christopher J Ellerbroek, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1221 Pleasant St, Ste 150, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-244-5109    Fax: 515-241-3505
Dr. Charles E. Zacharias, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-643-2667    Fax: 515-643-2978
Dr. Mark Christopher Johnson, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-643-2667    
Christian Kingeter, MD
Radiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-282-8551    
Dr. Jon Stacy Hade, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1221 Pleasant St, Ste 150, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-244-5109    Fax: 515-875-9672

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