Jason Chinwe Nkem Ekwena, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Des Moines, IA

Jason Chinwe Nkem Ekwena, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 6401 Douglas Ave, Suite 10, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 276-8800.

Jason Chinwe Nkem Ekwena is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 33332) 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 1396798450.

Contact Information

Jason Chinwe Nkem Ekwena, MD
6401 Douglas Ave, Suite 10,
Des Moines, IA 50322-3350
(515) 276-8800
(515) 276-8810



Physician's Profile

Full NameJason Chinwe Nkem Ekwena
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location6401 Douglas 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:
  • Jason Chinwe Nkem Ekwena graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396798450
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769377324
  • Enrollment ID: I20040220000989

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jason Chinwe Nkem Ekwena such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396798450NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 33332 (Iowa)Primary

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. Jason Chinwe Nkem Ekwena allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCity Family Clinic Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669425625
PECOS PAC ID: 9931175510
Enrollment ID: O20040903001171

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Jason Chinwe Nkem Ekwena, MD
6401 Douglas Ave, Suite 10,
Des Moines, IA 50322-3350

Ph: (515) 276-8800
Jason Chinwe Nkem Ekwena, MD
6401 Douglas Ave, Suite 10,
Des Moines, IA 50322-3350

Ph: (515) 276-8800

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Family Medicine Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Neetha Molakala, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 University Ave, Suite 120, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-248-1500    Fax: 515-248-1510
Matthew Helmick Williams, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-282-5640    Fax: 515-282-2332
Todd Eberle, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-643-8678    Fax: 515-643-5802
Evan Douglas Peterson, PA-C
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6520 Se 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
Phone: 515-953-1500    Fax: 515-953-2136
April Winters, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2353 Se 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
Phone: 515-248-1400    Fax: 515-248-1414
Kelli A Roenfanz, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 840 East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone: 515-265-4211    Fax: 515-309-5993
Dr. Sarah Sweeney Gude, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3509 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: 515-248-1600    Fax: 515-248-1610

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