Dr Lester James Yen, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in West Des Moines, IA

Dr Lester James Yen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in West Des Moines, Iowa. He went to University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Iowa Clinic Pc and his current practice location is 5950 University Ave, Ste 120, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 875-9744.

Dr Lester James Yen is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-28656) 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 1568458396.

Contact Information

Dr Lester James Yen, MD
5950 University Ave, Ste 120,
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9744
(515) 875-9765



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lester James Yen
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location5950 University Ave, 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 Lester James Yen attended and graduated from University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568458396
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/11/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890695522
  • Enrollment ID: I20040319001353

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lester James Yen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568458396NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2082S0105XPlastic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand MD-28656 (Iowa)Secondary
208200000XPlastic Surgery MD-28656 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

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

Group Practice Association

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

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Lester James Yen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
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 Lester James Yen 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 Lester James Yen, MD
Po Box 424,
Des Moines, IA 50302-0424

Ph: (515) 875-9925
Dr Lester James Yen, MD
5950 University Ave, Ste 120,
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Ph: (515) 875-9744

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Plastic Surgery Doctors in West Des Moines, IA

Dr. Konstantinos P Lekkas, M.D.
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave Ste 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9744    Fax: 515-875-9765
David Lawrence Robbins, M.D., D.D.S.
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 250, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-221-9999    Fax: 515-221-9995
Cody A Koch, MD, PHD
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4855 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: 515-277-5555    
Dr. John G Ganske, M.D.
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6000 University Ave, Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-265-4414    Fax: 515-265-4486
Dr. Timothy Miles Schurman, M.D.
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave, Ste 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9744    Fax: 515-875-9765
Lee Abramsohn, D.O.
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2425 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-222-8346    Fax: 515-222-0472
Dr. Mark A Reece, M.D.
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave, Ste 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9744    Fax: 515-875-9765

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