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MARK DANIEL EASTER M.D.
NPI 1144752379
Hospitalist in Lamoni, IA

Active since March 28, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
109 E SOUTH ST, LAMONI, IA 50140(641) 442-5064 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 12, 2025, Mar 28, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mark Daniel Easter M.d. NPPES

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

MARK DANIEL EASTER M.D. (NPI 1144752379) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lamoni, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-47466) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144752379
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMARK DANIEL EASTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address109 E SOUTH STLamoni, IA 50140-1706
Mailing Address109 E South StLamoni, IA 50140-1706 · (641) 442-5064
Phone(641) 442-5064
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1144752379 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-47466
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
109 E SOUTH ST, Lamoni, IA 50140
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mark Daniel Easter 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 ID3779856125
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200817003730
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Mark Easter reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
68 mi
General Practice
1776 W LAKES PKWY STE 400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366425274 (515) 471-9300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
335 services152 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
98 services68 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
88 services86 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
63 services63 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
49 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
24 services24 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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50140 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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 Mark Easter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Easter is 1144752379. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2017.

Where is Mark Easter located?

Mark Easter practices at 109 E South St, Lamoni, IA 50140. The listed phone number is (641) 442-5064.

What is Mark Easter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Mark Easter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark Easter 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 Mark Easter's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Mark Easter reassigns Medicare benefits to Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation (West Des Moines, 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 Mark Easter's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Mark Easter accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Mark Easter 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 Mark Easter affiliated with any hospitals?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mark Easter was last updated on March 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.