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CHRISTOPHER AARON ETSCHEIDT M.D.
NPI 1144667171
Pediatrics in Ames, IA

Active since May 31, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2023, Nov 1, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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

NPI1144667171
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER AARON ETSCHEIDTCredential: M.D.
Location Address1215 DUFF AVEAmes, IA 50010-5400
Mailing Address1215 Duff AveAmes, IA 50010-5400
Phone(515) 239-4404
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJune 1, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 1, 2023
✔ NPI 1144667171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-43429
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1215 DUFF AVE, Ames, IA 50010
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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

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.

PECOS PAC ID9739321126
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160915002376
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.

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.

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
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

KARL HAMOUCHE
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4456
MARK R. MORRIS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1215 DUFF AVE, MCFARLAND CLINIC, PC
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4496
NICHOLAS LELAND SKIBBA PHARMD
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4400
TROY MICHAEL MCDONOUGH M.S.P.T.
Physical Therapist
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 956-4095
BRIAN O'TOOL
Physical Therapist
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 956-4095
MATIAS ALBERTO GERSTNER MD
Internal Medicine
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4431
DR. JUSTIN WADE RASH PHARMD
Pharmacist
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-7315
NATALIE NELSON
Physician Assistant
1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4475

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.

What insurance does Christopher Etscheidt accept?

Health plans from Medica 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.