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JOEL WADDELL DO
NPI 1174960793
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Des Moines, IA

Active since May 23, 2013PECOS Enrolled
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 304, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-8300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2020, Jun 28, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Joel Waddell Do NPPES

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

JOEL WADDELL DO (NPI 1174960793) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (1747) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174960793
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X
Provider Legal NameJOEL WADDELLCredential: DO
Location Address1215 PLEASANT ST STE 304Des Moines, IA 50309-1419
Mailing Address1215 Pleasant St Ste 304Des Moines, IA 50309-1419
Phone(515) 241-8300
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2020
✔ NPI 1174960793 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0208X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 1747
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 304, Des Moines, IA 50309
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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 (PECOS)

Joel Waddell Do is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Joel Waddell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
Same address
Hepatology
1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 506
Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 545 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598942872 (515) 241-4044

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

VEENA RAMACHANDRAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 304
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8300

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 Joel Waddell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Waddell is 1174960793. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2013.

Where is Joel Waddell located?

Joel Waddell practices at 1215 Pleasant St Ste 304, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 241-8300.

What is Joel Waddell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Joel Waddell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Waddell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joel Waddell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Waddell reassigns Medicare benefits to Central Iowa Hospital Corporation (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 Joel Waddell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Waddell accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Joel Waddell 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 Joel Waddell was last updated on April 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.