Melissa Dawn Friedrich, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in West Des Moines, IA

Melissa Dawn Friedrich, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in West Des Moines, Iowa. She went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice Ringgold County Hospital and her current practice location is 5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 210, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 221-9222.

Melissa Dawn Friedrich is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number D-108512) 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 1679748644.

Contact Information

Melissa Dawn Friedrich, CRNA
5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 210,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8297
(515) 221-9222
(515) 221-0575



Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa Dawn Friedrich
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience16 Years
Location5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 210, West 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:
  • Melissa Dawn Friedrich attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679748644
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/29/2008
  • Last Update Date: 04/29/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456420017
  • Enrollment ID: I20080522000047

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa Dawn Friedrich such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679748644NPI-NPPES
50171OtherIAGROUP

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered D-108512 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ringgold County HospitalMount ayr, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ringgold County Hospital731584997324

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Entity NameRinggold County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700935202
PECOS PAC ID: 7315849973
Enrollment ID: O20040123000414

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melissa Dawn Friedrich, CRNA
5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 210,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8297

Ph: (515) 221-9222
Melissa Dawn Friedrich, CRNA
5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 210,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8297

Ph: (515) 221-9222

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in West Des Moines, IA

Sarah Stephas, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-221-9222    
Carolyn Kay White, ARNP
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5901 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-221-9222    Fax: 515-221-0575
Mrs. Courtney Ann Hartberg, CRNA, RN
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-221-9222    Fax: 515-221-0575
Jennifer Marie Thomsen, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 236, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-401-1950    Fax: 515-401-1955
Mrs. Angela Marie Sadler, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5901 Westown Pkwy, Suite 210, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-221-9222    Fax: 515-221-0575
Mr. Donald F. Franzen, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Ms. Christina Kroner, CRNA
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