Marnix A Verhofste, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Marnix A Verhofste, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp and his current practice location is 411 Laurel St, Suite A250, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 235-5000.

Marnix A Verhofste is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 31865) 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 1821070657.

Contact Information

Marnix A Verhofste, MD
411 Laurel St, Suite A250,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3017
(515) 235-5000
(515) 288-6713



Physician's Profile

Full NameMarnix A Verhofste
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location411 Laurel St, 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:
  • Marnix A Verhofste graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821070657
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062558232
  • Enrollment ID: I20091002000020

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Marnix A Verhofste such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821070657NPI-NPPES
2166736MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 31865 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital
Boone County HospitalBoone, IAHospital
Mercyone Centerville Medical CenterCenterville, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp5698683142112

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508964883
PECOS PAC ID: 5698683142
Enrollment ID: O20031118000163

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Entity NameBroadlawns Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467447508
PECOS PAC ID: 3678466166
Enrollment ID: O20040206000913

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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. Marnix A Verhofste 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
Marnix A Verhofste, MD
5880 University Ave, Suite 205,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8220

Ph: (515) 633-3835
Marnix A Verhofste, MD
411 Laurel St, Suite A250,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3017

Ph: (515) 235-5000

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Dr. Ganga Prabhakar, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St, Suite 250, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-235-5000    Fax: 515-288-6713
David R Hockmuth, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St, Suite A250, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-235-5000    Fax: 515-288-6713
Bart P Jenson, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St, Suite 414, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-8033    Fax: 515-241-8036
Mark Mankins, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St Ste 618, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-875-9090    Fax: 515-875-9736
Dr. Robert F Schneider, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St, Ste 618, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-875-9090    Fax: 515-241-5041
Dr. Kent C Thieman, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St, Ste 618, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-875-9090    Fax: 515-241-5041

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