Dr John Luke Gaffey Ii, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in West Des Moines, IA

Dr John Luke Gaffey Ii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" 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 Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc and his current practice location is 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 224-1414.

Dr John Luke Gaffey Ii is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 38407) 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 1396900809.

Contact Information

Dr John Luke Gaffey Ii, MD
6001 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719
(515) 224-1414
(515) 224-5140



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Luke Gaffey Ii
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location6001 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 John Luke Gaffey Ii attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396900809
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/23/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/29/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799809794
  • Enrollment ID: I20100827000321

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Luke Gaffey Ii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396900809NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery 38407 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

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

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc034514171984

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Entity NameDes Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255405221
PECOS PAC ID: 0345141719
Enrollment ID: O20040119000163

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Luke Gaffey Ii, MD
6001 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719

Ph: (515) 224-1414
Dr John Luke Gaffey Ii, MD
6001 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719

Ph: (515) 224-1414

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in West Des Moines, IA

Dr. Christopher Kim, B.SC., M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave Ste 380, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9908    Fax: 515-875-9882
Dr. Devon Daniel Goetz, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6001 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-224-1414    Fax: 515-224-5140
Dr. Nicholas J. Honkamp, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-224-1414    Fax: 515-224-5140
Dr. Jeffrey Bannister, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-224-1414    Fax: 515-224-5140
Dr. Matthew J Dewall, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Dr. Jeffrey Paul Davick, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6001 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Craig Edward Moe, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave Ste 380, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9908    Fax: 515-875-9882

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