Dr Vignesh Viswanathan, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Des Moines, IA

Dr Vignesh Viswanathan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Iowa Kidney Physicians, P.c. and his current practice location is 1215 Pleasant St Ste 100, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 336-6557.

Dr Vignesh Viswanathan is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 49201) 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 1477905602.

Contact Information

Dr Vignesh Viswanathan, MD
1215 Pleasant St Ste 100,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1409
(515) 336-6557
(515) 461-2223



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Vignesh Viswanathan
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience10 Years
Location1215 Pleasant St Ste 100, 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 Vignesh Viswanathan graduated from medical school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477905602
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2016
  • Last Update Date: 06/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002100518
  • Enrollment ID: I20220617000403

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Vignesh Viswanathan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477905602NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 49201 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
East Des Moines DialysisDes moines, IADialysis facility
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes moines, IAHospital
Cass County Memorial HospitalAtlantic, IAHospital
Lucas County Health CenterChariton, IAHospital
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital
Audubon County Memorial HospitalAudubon, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Iowa Kidney Physicians, P.c.701280640916

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameIowa Kidney Physicians, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669427266
PECOS PAC ID: 7012806409
Enrollment ID: O20040312001298

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Vignesh Viswanathan, MD
414 Water St Apt 2707,
Baltimore, MD 21202-3292

Ph: () -
Dr Vignesh Viswanathan, MD
1215 Pleasant St Ste 100,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1409

Ph: (515) 336-6557

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Dr. Joshua C Lukenbill, D.O.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1221 Pleasant Street, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-282-2921    Fax: 515-282-1035
Dr. Akshay Mahesh Khatri, M.B.B.S., MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-4200    Fax: 515-241-4048
Ravinder Dervesh, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St Ste 1225, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-633-3770    Fax: 515-288-6713
Mr. David Augusto Terrero Salcedo, M.D
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-4200    Fax: 515-241-4048
Tyler Mumm, DO
Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-643-2261    Fax: 515-643-5802
Bilal Hasan Baig, DO
Nephrology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-6636    Fax: 515-241-4080
Dr. Sean D Cunningham, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St, Ste 206, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-875-9092    Fax: 515-875-9828

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