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DR. DEQIN MA MD, PHD
NPI 1407175359
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Iowa City, IA

Active since May 18, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 384-9609(319) 356-2987 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Deqin Ma Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. DEQIN MA MD, PHD (NPI 1407175359) is an individual anatomic pathology provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (39736) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down, and maintains a secondary practice location in Iowa City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407175359
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. DEQIN MACredential: MD, PHD
Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address200 Hawkins Dr, C606gh-dept Of PathologyIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 384-5700 · Fax (319) 356-4916
Phone(319) 384-9609
Fax(319) 356-2987
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 30, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 30, 2025
✔ NPI 1407175359 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0101X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · 39736✔ Licensed in PA · MT197631
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Also ListedPathology · Molecular Genetic PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0007X · License 39736 (IA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License MT197631 (PA)
200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1500 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245-2633 · Phone (319) 339-3551 · Fax (319) 887-2847

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Deqin Ma Md, Phd 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 ID4183896095
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111018000495
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 Deqin Ma reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

State University Of Iowa
Same address
Dentist
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, 51300 POMERANTZ FAMILY PAVILION
Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 2,190 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114905387 (319) 356-2743

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report G0452
A molecular pathology procedure involves analyzing your body's cells at a molecular level to identify any abnormalities. This can help detect diseases early. A physician will interpret the results and provide a detailed report, explaining the findings clearly.
572 services460 patients
Preparation of specimen, manual 88381
The preparation of a specimen manually is a procedure where a sample from your body is collected by a healthcare professional. This could be blood, urine, or tissue. The sample is then prepared in a lab for further analysis to help diagnose or monitor your health condition.
221 services220 patients
Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report G0452
A molecular pathology procedure involves analyzing your body's cells at a molecular level to identify any abnormalities. This can help detect diseases early. A physician will interpret the results and provide a detailed report, explaining the findings clearly.
58 services37 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
45 services27 patients
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 88307
A pathology examination of tissue with moderate complexity involves a detailed study of a small tissue sample from your body. Using a microscope, experts analyze the tissue's structure and cells to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions accurately.
32 services25 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
26 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number160029
Location500 E Market StreetIowa City, IA 52245 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Lukes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Rapids, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160045
Location1026 A Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402 · Linn County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number160058
Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Waterloo, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number160067
Location3421 West Ninth StreetWaterloo, IA 50702 · Black Hawk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 52242 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

SANGIL LEE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2233
RAMI G. EL ABIAD M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-4901
GRERK SUTAMTEWAGUL MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-1616
DR. KALEB TANNER VEIT D.O.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2320
OMAR JABER M.D
Chronic Disease Hospital
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 471-8958
JENNIFER MANCUSO MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 384-7983
ASHLEY KAISER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2294
MRS. NANCY JANE MILLICE
Health Educator
200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-3825

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 Deqin Ma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deqin Ma is 1407175359. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2010.

Where is Deqin Ma located?

Deqin Ma practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 384-9609.

What is Deqin Ma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0101X.

Is Deqin Ma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deqin Ma 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Deqin Ma's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Deqin Ma reassigns Medicare benefits to State University Of Iowa (Iowa City, 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 Deqin Ma's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Deqin Ma accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Deqin Ma 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 Deqin Ma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Deqin Ma is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down, St Lukes Hospital, University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deqin Ma was last updated on December 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.