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JOSEPH METZGER MD
NPI 1083233878
Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA

Active since April 11, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 PLEASANT ST, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-6372 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 2, 2024, Jun 26, 2024, Apr 11, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Joseph Metzger Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH METZGER MD (NPI 1083233878) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-52527) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083233878
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH METZGERCredential: MD
Location Address1200 PLEASANT STDes Moines, IA 50309-1406
Mailing Address4201 Westown Pkwy Ste 236West Des Moines, IA 50266-6720 · (515) 401-1950 · Fax (515) 401-1955
Phone(515) 241-6372
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1083233878 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-52527
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1200 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Metzger Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6901236827
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240722001962
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Pharmacy
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-5936
CATHERINE P MCNEILL M.D.
Pediatrics
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6611
CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Rehabilitation Unit
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6212
DR. LISA I HARDISTY M.D.
Pediatrics
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-5926
BROOKE JOHNSON D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6262
JAMIE LYNN PIOTROWSKI NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 524-1621
BILAL HASAN BAIG DO
Internal Medicine
1200 PLEASANT ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6636
HOLLEY A BZDEGA MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1200 PLEASANT ST, NEONATOLOGY
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-4444

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 Joseph Metzger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Metzger is 1083233878. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2020.

Where is Joseph Metzger located?

Joseph Metzger practices at 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 241-6372.

What is Joseph Metzger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Metzger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Metzger is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joseph Metzger accept?

Health plans from Medica list Joseph Metzger 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.

Is Joseph Metzger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Metzger is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Metzger was last updated on October 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.