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DR. GARY VANHOFWEGEN DDS
NPI 1073692661
Dentist - General Practice in Spencer, IA

Active since November 03, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 19, 2027
18 WEST 4TH ST, SPENCER, IA 51301(712) 262-4751(712) 262-7278 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

About Dr. Gary Vanhofwegen Dds NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. GARY VANHOFWEGEN DDS (NPI 1073692661) is an individual general practice provider in Spencer, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (06343) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through January 19, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073692661
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARY VANHOFWEGENCredential: DDS
Location Address18 WEST 4TH STSpencer, IA 51301
Mailing Address18 West 4th St, Po Box 224Spencer, IA 51301 · (712) 262-4751 · Fax (712) 262-7278
Phone(712) 262-4751
Fax(712) 262-7278
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1073692661 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 06343
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
18 WEST 4TH ST, Spencer, IA 51301
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Other Identifiers 6

Other06343NJ · Bc/bs Of Nj
Other3144570TN · Bc/bs Of Tn
Other413707KS · Bc/bs Of Ks
Medicaid0150375IA
Other17805IA · Bc/bs Of Ia
Other869122PA · United Concordia

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Gary Vanhofwegen Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 19, 2015 through January 19, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 19, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 19, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 51301 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gary Vanhofwegen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Vanhofwegen is 1073692661. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2006.

Where is Gary Vanhofwegen located?

Gary Vanhofwegen practices at 18 West 4th St, Spencer, IA 51301. The listed phone number is (712) 262-4751.

What is Gary Vanhofwegen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Gary Vanhofwegen enrolled in Medicare?

No. Gary Vanhofwegen has opted out of Medicare through January 19, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Gary Vanhofwegen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Delta Dental of Iowa list Gary Vanhofwegen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Vanhofwegen was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.