MEGAN FISCHER DO
NPI 1386333748
Internal Medicine in Des Moines, IA

NPI Status: Active since May 02, 2023

Contact Information

1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA
ZIP 50314
Phone: (515) 643-2261
Fax: (515) 643-5802

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Internal Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled

About MEGAN FISCHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Megan Fischer, an internist established in Des Moines, Iowa with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1386333748 assigned on May 2023. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number R-12926 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated June 2026.

NPI
1386333748
Provider Name
MEGAN FISCHER DO
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES, IA 50314
Location Phone
(515) 643-2261
Location Fax
(515) 643-5802
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1475 DES MOINES, IA 50305
Mailing Phone
(515) 643-2261
Mailing Fax
(515) 643-5802
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-02-2023
Last Update Date
06-08-2026
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An internist like Megan Fischer is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
R-12926
License State
IA
Taxonomy Description
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.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Megan Fischer is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 50314 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $122.23
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.96
  • Maximum New Patient Price $161.4
  • Average New Patient Copayment $30.55
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.24
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.35

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $94.05
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.91
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.98
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.51
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.22
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.99

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Reviews for MEGAN FISCHER DO

  • 5 out of 5 stars - Review by Max Harrison Degen on July 30, 2024

    The best Doctor I have ever had

  • NPI NPI Number Validation

    How NPI Validation Works

    The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

    To verify the NPI 1386333748, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

    Digit-by-digit view

    Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

    Pos 1
    1
    Doubled → 2
    Pos 2
    3
    Unchanged
    Pos 3
    8
    Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
    Pos 4
    6
    Unchanged
    Pos 5
    3
    Doubled → 6
    Pos 6
    3
    Unchanged
    Pos 7
    3
    Doubled → 6
    Pos 8
    7
    Unchanged
    Pos 9
    4
    Doubled → 8
    Check
    8
    Target digit
    Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

    Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

    Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

    1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6 3 → 6 4 → 8

    Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

    Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

    2 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 3 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 24 = 72

    Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

    The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

    80 - 72 = 8
    This NPI is valid
    The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1386333748.

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    The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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    Nuclear Medicine (Nuclear Imaging & Therapy)
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    Radiology (Body Imaging)
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    Radiology (Neuroradiology)
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    Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
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    Radiology (Neuroradiology)
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    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
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    Radiology (Body Imaging)
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    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Radiology (Body Imaging)
    1111 6TH AVE
    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Radiology (Body Imaging)
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    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Nuclear Medicine (Nuclear Imaging & Therapy)
    1111 6TH AVE
    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Radiology (Neuroradiology)
    1111 6TH AVE
    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Emergency Medicine
    1111 6TH AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Emergency Medicine
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    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
    1111 6TH AVE, PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Emergency Medicine
    1111 6TH AVE
    DES MOINES, IA 50314
    Emergency Medicine
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    DES MOINES, IA 50314

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1386333748, enumerated as an "individual" on May 02, 2023.

    The provider is located at 1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES, IA 50314 and the phone number is (515) 643-2261.

    Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.