Dr Kevin Pothoven, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Des Moines, IA

Dr Kevin Pothoven, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Des Moines River Physicians Llc and his current practice location is 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 247-3211.

Dr Kevin Pothoven is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301078608) 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 1053368498.

Contact Information

Dr Kevin Pothoven, MD
1111 6th Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50314-2613
(515) 247-3211
(515) 643-8722



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kevin Pothoven
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience23 Years
Location1111 6th Ave, 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 Kevin Pothoven graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053368498
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/09/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012985302
  • Enrollment ID: I20070717000014

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kevin Pothoven such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053368498NPI-NPPES
06127OtherIABC/BS OF IOWA
104703457MedicaidMI
KP078608OtherMIBC/BS OF MICHIGAN
104631572MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207PE0004XEmergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services 4301078608 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Des Moines River Physicians Llc014354963443

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameDes Moines River Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720472442
PECOS PAC ID: 0143549634
Enrollment ID: O20150505001794

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kevin Pothoven, MD
Po Box 4925,
Des Moines, IA 50305-4925

Ph: (515) 643-4374
Dr Kevin Pothoven, MD
1111 6th Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50314-2613

Ph: (515) 247-3211

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Myles Kawamura, DO
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Emergency Department, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-247-3211    Fax: 515-643-8933
Brooke Johnson, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-6262    
Hijinio G. Carreon, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Emergency Department, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-247-4445    
Dr. Chad William Becker, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-6412    
Dr. Anastasia Maria Marx, D.O.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-6212    
Dr. Benjamin R Sweet, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-247-3121    

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