Ricardo Bendezu, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Ankeny, IA

Ricardo Bendezu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Ankeny, Iowa. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Clinics Inc, On With Life Inc and his current practice location is 800 E 1st St, Suite 1700, Ankeny, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 643-8100.

Ricardo Bendezu is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 29999) 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 1275542615.

Contact Information

Ricardo Bendezu, MD
800 E 1st St, Suite 1700,
Ankeny, IA 50021-2077
(515) 643-8100
(515) 643-8139



Physician's Profile

Full NameRicardo Bendezu
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location800 E 1st St, Ankeny, 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:
  • Ricardo Bendezu attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275542615
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/29/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183752900
  • Enrollment ID: I20100514000177

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ricardo Bendezu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275542615NPI-NPPES
1099135MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 29999 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Home Care - Des MoinesDes moines, IAHome health agency
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Clinics Inc7911810882373
On With Life Inc4385553965126

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Medicare Reassignments

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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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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ricardo Bendezu, MD
Po Box 1475,
Des Moines, IA 50305-1475

Ph: (515) 643-8100
Ricardo Bendezu, MD
800 E 1st St, Suite 1700,
Ankeny, IA 50021-2077

Ph: (515) 643-8100

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Family Medicine Doctors in Ankeny, IA

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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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.
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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
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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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