DR. ALEX ANDREW CATHEY
NPI 1407294317
Hospitalist in Des Moines, IA

Q: What is Alex Cathey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Cathey is 1407294317. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2013.

Q: What is Alex Cathey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Cathey was last updated on June 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.

Active since June 13, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-5995(515) 241-6576 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Alex Andrew Cathey NPPES

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

DR. ALEX ANDREW CATHEY (NPI 1407294317) is an individual hospitalist provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-42109) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407294317

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ALEX ANDREW CATHEY

Location Address1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140Des Moines, IA 50309-3203

Mailing Address1415 Woodland Ave, Suite 140Des Moines, IA 50309-3203 · (515) 241-5995 · Fax (515) 241-6576

Phone(515) 241-5995

Fax(515) 241-6576

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Dakota School Of MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJune 13, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 2025

NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2025

✔ NPI 1407294317 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-42109

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

1415 WOODLAND AVE, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, 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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alex Andrew Cathey 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 ID2365685997

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160203000946

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Alex Cathey reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

6.6 mi

General Practice

8101 BIRCHWOOD CT, SUITE N
Johnston, IA 50131

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1619309325 (515) 471-9300

Grinnell Regional Medical Center

44 mi

Family Medicine

303 EAST STREET
Lynnville, IA 50153

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
177 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548336084 (641) 527-2929

Trinity Regional Medical Center

61 mi

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment

1610 COLLINS ST, SUITE D
Webster City, IA 50595

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
387 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1568650174 (515) 832-1667

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 5

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 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

175 services87 patients

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.

82 services47 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

47 services47 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

46 services46 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

14 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Grinnell Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Grinnell, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160147

Location210 Fourth AvenueGrinnell, IA 50112 · Poweshiek County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50309 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 19

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

DAVID JOHN MASSOP MD

Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)

1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309

Polk County (515) 241-8595

ASHLEA SEMMENS MD

Surgery

1415 WOODLAND AVE, STE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309

Polk County (515) 241-4076

RATNA CHARISHMA BOPPANA MBBS

Internal Medicine

1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309

Polk County (515) 241-5995

DAMON DEMARS DO

Internal Medicine

1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309

Polk County (515) 241-5995

KATRINA ALMEIDA D.P.M.

Podiatrist

1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309

Polk County (515) 241-4076

LINDSAY STAUDT DO

Internal Medicine

1415 WOODLAND AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309

Polk County (319) 404-7014

CANDICE SCHLAFMANN D.O.

Internal Medicine

1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140
DES MOINES, IA 50309

Polk County (515) 241-5995

JOSHUA HAGEDORN MD

Internal Medicine

1415 WOODLAND AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309

Polk County (515) 241-6636

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 Alex Cathey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Cathey is 1407294317. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2013.

Where is Alex Cathey located?

Alex Cathey practices at 1415 Woodland Ave Suite 140, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 241-5995.

What is Alex Cathey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Alex Cathey enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Cathey 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 organizations bill Medicare for Alex Cathey's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alex Cathey reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation (Johnston, IA), Grinnell Regional Medical Center (Lynnville, IA) and Trinity Regional Medical Center (Webster City, IA). Each 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 Alex Cathey's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alex Cathey accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Alex Cathey 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 Alex Cathey affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alex Cathey is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi and Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Cathey was last updated on June 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.