Karen L Drake, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Des Moines, IA

Karen L Drake, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. She went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Central Iowa Hospital Corporation and her current practice location is 1440 Pleasant St, Suite 1, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 241-8383.

Karen L Drake is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 31018) 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 1083688568.

Contact Information

Karen L Drake, MD
1440 Pleasant St, Suite 1,
Des Moines, IA 50314-1728
(515) 241-8383
(515) 241-8386



Physician's Profile

Full NameKaren L Drake
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience36 Years
Location1440 Pleasant St, 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:
  • Karen L Drake attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083688568
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/16/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991849200
  • Enrollment ID: I20100224000136

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen L Drake such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083688568NPI-NPPES
0133546MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VM0101XObstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine 31018 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Iowa Hospital Corporation1052229275159

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameCentral Iowa Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104879576
PECOS PAC ID: 1052229275
Enrollment ID: O20040128001102

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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. Karen L Drake 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
Karen L Drake, MD
1440 Pleasant St, Suite 1,
Des Moines, IA 50314-1728

Ph: (515) 241-8383
Karen L Drake, MD
1440 Pleasant St, Suite 1,
Des Moines, IA 50314-1728

Ph: (515) 241-8383

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Dr. Lindsey Lea Jenkins, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 330 Laurel St Ste 1100, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-288-3287    
Paula R Mahone, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St, Suite 116, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-8383    Fax: 515-241-8386
Kevin Kremer, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-875-9290    Fax: 515-241-4162
Paul Gisi, MD FACOG
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1212 Pleasant St, Ste 405, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-243-8842    Fax: 515-282-9806
Vaun W Dejong, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1212 Pleasant St, Suite 405, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-243-8842    Fax: 515-282-9806
Caroline Boehnke, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 330 Laurel St Ste 1100, Des Moines, IA 50314
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