Dr Tamra L Richardson-colby, DO - Medicare Family Practice in West Des Moines, IA

Dr Tamra L Richardson-colby, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in West Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice The Iowa Clinic Pc and her current practice location is 5950 University Ave Ste 105, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 875-9070.

Dr Tamra L Richardson-colby is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number DO-03588) 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 1518936897.

Contact Information

Dr Tamra L Richardson-colby, DO
5950 University Ave Ste 105,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7756
(515) 875-9070
(515) 875-9071



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Tamra L Richardson-colby
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience21 Years
Location5950 University Ave Ste 105, West 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 Tamra L Richardson-colby graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518936897
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/22/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971579459
  • Enrollment ID: I20040907000532

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tamra L Richardson-colby such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518936897NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine DO-03588 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

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

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Medicare Reassignments

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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 Tamra L Richardson-colby 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 Tamra L Richardson-colby, DO
Po Box 424,
Des Moines, IA 50302-0424

Ph: (515) 875-9255
Dr Tamra L Richardson-colby, DO
5950 University Ave Ste 105,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7756

Ph: (515) 875-9070

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Family Medicine Doctors in West Des Moines, IA

Jeffrey Charles Schoon, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6010 Mills Civic Pkwy, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-224-9666    Fax: 515-224-5913
Stephanie A Ezebuiro, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 73rd St Ste 20, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone: 515-223-6794    
Dr. Stephanie M Stitt Cox, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave, Ste 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9410    Fax: 515-875-9412
Robert Kruse, MD, MPH
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1055 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-358-5950    Fax: 515-358-5951
Dr. Melissa J Thompson, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave, Ste 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9410    Fax: 515-875-9412
Meredith Swenson, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6010 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-224-9666    
Jennifer L Fejfar, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6000 University Ave, Suite 101, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-241-2600    Fax: 515-241-2032

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