DES MOINES BARIATRICS
NPI 1194776997
Surgery in West Des Moines, IA

Active since May 15, 2006
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 300, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 241-2250(515) 241-2265 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Des Moines Bariatrics NPPES

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

DES MOINES BARIATRICS (NPI 1194776997) is a healthcare organization registered as a surgery in West Des Moines, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Joseph F. Corfits, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194776997
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Legal Business NameCENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Location Address6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, STE 300West Des Moines, IA 50266-8200
Mailing Address5409 Nw 88th St, Suite 200Johnston, IA 50131-2949 · (515) 362-5980 · Fax (515) 362-5985
Fax(515) 241-2265
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialJoseph F. CorfitsCfo · (515) 241-6507
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 2008
✔ NPI 1194776997 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDes Moines Bariatrics

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINI8659IA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Des Moines Bariatrics is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

543

Medicare enrollment records show 543 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Des Moines Bariatrics, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 337 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 33

Nurse Practitioner147
Pediatric Medicine99
Emergency Medicine49
Psychiatry38
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)21
Neurology21
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)15
General Surgery13
25 other specialties140

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 543
Psychiatry
NPI 1942247739
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 241-2300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1750647400
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE SUITE 300
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 241-2400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1386620284
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE SUITE 201
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 241-2400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1770925935
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE SUITE 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 241-2300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1700433497
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 241-2300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Neurology
NPI 1972063709
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 210
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 241-2080
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1043286446
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE SUITE 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 241-2300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1508649153
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 151
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1568990869
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 105
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427544162
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 231
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9090
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1427021617
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 341
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1356637896
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 105
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1609027234
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 224-1414
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Psychiatry
NPI 1942274626
6600 WESTOWN PKWY SUITE 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 283-1221
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.5 mi
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
NPI 1114459724
5901 WESTOWN PKWY STE 210
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 221-9222
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1720145634
12368 STRATFORD DR SUITE 300
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 226-9810
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1043277247
12368 STRATFORD DR SUITE 300
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 226-9810
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
NPI 1184062283
12368 STRATFORD DR STE 300
Clive, IA 50325
(515) 226-9810
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NPI 1972747418
1776 W LAKES PKWY STE 400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 433-3140
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.7 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1477150803
7755 OFFICE PLAZA DR N STE 105
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 505-7283
✔ PECOS1.2 mi
See all 543 clinicians

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

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 Central Iowa Hospital Corporation's NPI number?

The NPI number for Central Iowa Hospital Corporation is 1194776997. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006. The provider is doing business as Des Moines Bariatrics.

Where is Central Iowa Hospital Corporation located?

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation is located at 6000 University Ave Ste 300, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 241-2250.

What is Central Iowa Hospital Corporation's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Central Iowa Hospital Corporation enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Central Iowa Hospital Corporation is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Central Iowa Hospital Corporation?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 543 clinicians in 33 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Central Iowa Hospital Corporation. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (147), Pediatric Medicine (99) and Emergency Medicine (49). Of these, 337 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Central Iowa Hospital Corporation was last updated on May 22, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.