MELANIE CHOOS PA-C
NPI 1164626891
Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Q: What is Melanie Choos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Choos is 1164626891. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2007.

Q: What is Melanie Choos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Choos was last updated on May 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.

Active since June 14, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

450 LAUREL ST STE A, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 247-8400(515) 248-8888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Melanie Choos Pa-c NPPES

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

MELANIE CHOOS PA-C (NPI 1164626891) is an individual physician assistant in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (001722) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Des Moines.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164626891

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMELANIE CHOOSCredential: PA-C

Location Address450 LAUREL ST STE ADes Moines, IA 50314-3045

Mailing Address450 Laurel St Ste ADes Moines, IA 50314-3045 · (515) 247-8400 · Fax (515) 248-8888

Phone(515) 247-8400

Fax(515) 248-8888

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateJune 14, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 2025

NPPES CertifiedMay 5, 2025

✔ NPI 1164626891 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in IA · 001722

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

450 LAUREL ST STE A, Des Moines, IA 50314

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13200 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312-4104 · Phone (515) 244-6162 · Fax (515) 266-3105

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Melanie Choos Pa-c 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 ID5193826550

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070730000204

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

17 services15 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160083

Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50314 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.

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

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