Justin D Atherton, DO - Medicare General Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Justin D Atherton, DO is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado, Exodus Healthcare Network Pllc 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) 643-2261.

Justin D Atherton is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number R8842) 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 1386876167.

Contact Information

Justin D Atherton, DO
1111 6th Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50314-2613
(515) 643-2261
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJustin D Atherton
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience15 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:
  • Justin D Atherton graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386876167
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/13/2009
  • Last Update Date: 01/25/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395926703
  • Enrollment ID: I20140612001996

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Justin D Atherton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386876167NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice 4149 (Iowa)Secondary
208600000XSurgery R8842 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Salt Lake Regional Medical CenterSalt lake city, UTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado8022927342998
Exodus Healthcare Network Pllc145626505725

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Entity NameExodus Healthcare Network Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306952783
PECOS PAC ID: 1456265057
Enrollment ID: O20031118000408

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Entity NamePhysician Group Of Utah Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477676930
PECOS PAC ID: 8022032234
Enrollment ID: O20060113000886

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Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942903562
PECOS PAC ID: 8022927342
Enrollment ID: O20230615001995

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Justin D Atherton, DO
1111 6th Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50314-2613

Ph: (515) 643-2261
Justin D Atherton, DO
1111 6th Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50314-2613

Ph: (515) 643-2261

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Surgery Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Jan Franko, MD, PHD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St, Ste 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-247-3266    Fax: 515-643-8688
Ashlea Semmens, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1415 Woodland Ave, Ste 140, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-4076    
Samuel M Maurice, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St, Suite 2225, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-643-5455    Fax: 515-643-6459
Dr. Ze-hui Han, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 450 Laurel St, Ste. A, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-247-8400    Fax: 515-248-8888
Dr. Yuichi Ishida, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St Ste A250, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-235-5000    Fax: 515-288-6713
Dr. Richard Sidwell, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1212 Pleasant St, Suite 211, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-875-9770    Fax: 515-875-9771
Dr. Robert Louis Clark Jr., MD
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: 515-699-5826    Fax: 515-699-5929

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