Robert L Bender, MD - Medicare Geriatric Medicine in Des Moines, IA

Robert L Bender, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Geriatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Metro Geriatric Services and his current practice location is 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 282-2200.

Robert L Bender is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 22610) 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 1740254218.

Contact Information

Robert L Bender, MD
1801 Hickman Road,
Des Moines, IA 50314-1597
(515) 282-2200
(515) 241-2401



Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert L Bender
GenderMale
SpecialityGeriatric Medicine
Experience46 Years
Location1801 Hickman Road, 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:
  • Robert L Bender attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740254218
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/13/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244262566
  • Enrollment ID: I20050908000103

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert L Bender such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740254218NPI-NPPES
5184259MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 22610 (Iowa)Secondary
207QG0300XFamily Medicine - Geriatric Medicine 22610 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Metro Geriatric Services458788708815

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Medicare Reassignments

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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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Entity NameMetro Geriatric Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174933998
PECOS PAC ID: 4587887088
Enrollment ID: O20140602002520

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert L Bender, MD
1801 Hickman Road,
Des Moines, IA 50314-1597

Ph: (515) 282-2200
Robert L Bender, MD
1801 Hickman Road,
Des Moines, IA 50314-1597

Ph: (515) 282-2200

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Family Medicine Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Neetha Molakala, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 University Ave, Suite 120, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-248-1500    Fax: 515-248-1510
Matthew Helmick Williams, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-282-5640    Fax: 515-282-2332
Todd Eberle, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-643-8678    Fax: 515-643-5802
Evan Douglas Peterson, PA-C
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6520 Se 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
Phone: 515-953-1500    Fax: 515-953-2136
April Winters, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2353 Se 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
Phone: 515-248-1400    Fax: 515-248-1414
Kelli A Roenfanz, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 840 East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone: 515-265-4211    Fax: 515-309-5993
Dr. Sarah Sweeney Gude, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3509 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: 515-248-1600    Fax: 515-248-1610

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