CHRISTOPHER AARON ETSCHEIDT M.D.
NPI 1144667171
Pediatrics in Ames, IA
About Christopher Aaron Etscheidt M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHRISTOPHER AARON ETSCHEIDT M.D. (NPI 1144667171) is an individual pediatrics provider in Ames, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-43429) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Christopher Aaron Etscheidt M.d. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Etscheidt reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Ames, IA 50010
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
- 331 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50010 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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 Christopher Etscheidt's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Etscheidt is 1144667171. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2013.
Where is Christopher Etscheidt located?
Christopher Etscheidt practices at 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010. The listed phone number is (515) 239-4404.
What is Christopher Etscheidt's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
Is Christopher Etscheidt enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher Etscheidt 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Christopher Etscheidt's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Etscheidt reassigns Medicare benefits to Mcfarland Clinic PC (Ames, IA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Etscheidt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Christopher Etscheidt accept?
Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Christopher Etscheidt 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 Christopher Etscheidt was last updated on June 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Christopher Aaron Etscheidt, M.D. · NPI 1144667171
Pediatrics physician in Ames, Iowa. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 31, 2013.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1144667171 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 31, 2013
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics · taxonomy 208000000X
- **State license:** MD-43429 (Iowa)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1215 DUFF AVE, Ames, IA 50010-5400
- **Phone:** (515) 239-4404
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Mcfarland Clinic PC (NPI 1639135643, Ames, IA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2013
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 1, 2023
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1144667171) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.