Laura Abels, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Ankeny, IA

Laura Abels, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ankeny, Iowa. She graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Mercy Clinics Inc and her current practice location is 800 E 1st St Ste 1700, Ankeny, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 643-8100.

Laura Abels is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number DO-04495) 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 1427313527.

Contact Information

Laura Abels, DO
800 E 1st St Ste 1700,
Ankeny, IA 50021-2100
(515) 643-8100
(515) 643-8139



Physician's Profile

Full NameLaura Abels
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience12 Years
Location800 E 1st St Ste 1700, Ankeny, 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:
  • Laura Abels graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427313527
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/05/2012
  • Last Update Date: 05/03/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0042462806
  • Enrollment ID: I20140303000277

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Laura Abels such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427313527NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine DO-04495 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Clinics Inc7911810882373

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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. Laura Abels allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMercy Clinics Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457691941
PECOS PAC ID: 7911810882
Enrollment ID: O20031112000238

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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. Laura Abels 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
Laura Abels, DO
Po Box 1475,
Des Moines, IA 50305-1475

Ph: (515) 643-8100
Laura Abels, DO
800 E 1st St Ste 1700,
Ankeny, IA 50021-2100

Ph: (515) 643-8100

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Family Medicine Doctors in Ankeny, IA

Elizabeth Ann Myhr, NP-C
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2680 Ne 102nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: 319-939-9298    
Dr. Barbara Hodne, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1410 Sw Tradition Dr, Ste 120, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: 515-875-9040    Fax: 515-875-9041
Edward G. Jones, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 E 1st St, Ste: 1700, Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: 515-643-8100    Fax: 515-643-8139
David Harrison, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 E 1st St, Suite 1700, Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: 515-643-8100    Fax: 515-643-8139
Daniel C. Koos, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1410 Sw Tradition Dr Ste 120, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: 515-875-9040    Fax: 515-875-9041
Dr. Joyce L Christy, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 111 Nw 9th St, Ste 5, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: 515-963-8395    Fax: 515-965-8801
Dr. Neelima Chennupati, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1360 Nw 18th St Ste 102, Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: 515-875-9730    Fax: 515-875-9731

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