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DR. JOEL FUCHS M.D.
NPI 1245764752
Internal Medicine in Des Moines, IA

Active since April 12, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3600 30TH ST # 451, DES MOINES, IA 50310(515) 699-5999 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 27, 2020, Jun 17, 2020, Apr 12, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Joel Fuchs M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOEL FUCHS M.D. (NPI 1245764752) is an individual internal medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-47132) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245764752
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL FUCHSCredential: M.D.
Location Address3600 30TH ST # 451Des Moines, IA 50310-5753
Mailing Address3600 30th St # 451Des Moines, IA 50310-5753 · (515) 699-5834
Phone(515) 699-5999
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 27, 2020
✔ NPI 1245764752 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-47132
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3600 30TH ST # 451, Des Moines, IA 50310
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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

Dr. Joel Fuchs 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 ID6901171651
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201001003033
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

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.
53 services33 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 50310 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 Joel Fuchs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Fuchs is 1245764752. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2017.

Where is Joel Fuchs located?

Joel Fuchs practices at 3600 30th St # 451, Des Moines, IA 50310. The listed phone number is (515) 699-5999.

What is Joel Fuchs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joel Fuchs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel Fuchs 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 Joel Fuchs accept?

Health plans from Medica list Joel Fuchs 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 Joel Fuchs affiliated with any hospitals?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Fuchs was last updated on June 27, 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.