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DR. CAREY WIMER D.O.
NPI 1407842230
Hospitalist in Des Moines, IA

Active since September 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1111 6TH AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 247-4240(515) 247-4239 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 13, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 13, 2018, Nov 9, 2017, May 9, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Carey Wimer D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CAREY WIMER D.O. (NPI 1407842230) is an individual hospitalist provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (DO-02444) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Des Moines.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407842230
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAREY WIMERCredential: D.O.
Location Address1111 6TH AVENUEDes Moines, IA 50314-2610
Mailing AddressPo Box 1475Des Moines, IA 50305-1475 · (515) 643-4240 · Fax (515) 247-4239
Phone(515) 247-4240
Fax(515) 247-4239
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 13, 20183 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1407842230 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · DO-02444
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 02444 (IA)
1111 6TH AVENUE, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11215 Pleasant St Ste 206Des Moines, IA 50309-1419 · Phone (515) 241-5743

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, 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. Carey Wimer D.o. 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 ID9537213632
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090824000216, I20240229001528
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

3

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

Mercy Clinics, Inc
Same address
Neurology
1111 6TH AVE, EAST TOWER SUITE A100
Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 516 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003096405 (515) 358-0011
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
Sutter Valley Medical Foundation
1,478 mi
Multi-Specialty
600 COFFEE RD
Modesto, CA 95355
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,056 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669846986 (209) 524-1211

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 6

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.
268 services144 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
175 services173 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.
101 services101 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
46 services46 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
44 services38 patients
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.
22 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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 50314 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers27 claims27 services$16.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers51 claims51 services$92.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$34.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

DR. CAROLYN SU-YING PEASE M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1111 6TH AVENUE, MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-8533
MELISSA JACOBY ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1111 6TH AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 247-4240
DR. MATTHEW GARY PETTY M.D.
Hospitalist
1111 6TH AVENUE, MAIN 3
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 246-9320
REBECCA A ROTHERHAM RPH
Pharmacist
1111 6TH AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-4429
BETH NOELLE DAVIDSON M.D.
Hospitalist
1111 6TH AVENUE, 3 MAIN
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 246-9320
DR. MARINA V. STANKOVICH M.D.
Hospitalist
1111 6TH AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 247-4240
SUSAN RENAE BOCKEN RPH
Pharmacist
1111 6TH AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-4429
DR. ANDREW BERNARD D.O
Hospitalist
1111 6TH AVENUE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 247-4240

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 Carey Wimer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carey Wimer is 1407842230. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2005.

Where is Carey Wimer located?

Carey Wimer practices at 1111 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 247-4240.

What is Carey Wimer's specialty?

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

Is Carey Wimer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carey Wimer 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 Carey Wimer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carey Wimer reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mercy Clinics, Inc (Des Moines, IA), Trinity Regional Medical Center (Webster City, IA) and Sutter Valley Medical Foundation (Modesto, CA). 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 Carey Wimer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carey Wimer accept?

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

According to CMS data, Carey Wimer is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carey Wimer was last updated on November 13, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.