CAROLINE ISABEL CHINCHILLA PUTZEYS MD
NPI 1477115152
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Des Moines, IA

Active since July 02, 2019PECOS Enrolled
330 LAUREL ST STE 1200, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 643-5454(515) 643-5460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 21, 2025, Sep 17, 2025, Jul 14, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Caroline Isabel Chinchilla Putzeys Md NPPES

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

CAROLINE ISABEL CHINCHILLA PUTZEYS MD (NPI 1477115152) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-53950) and active in the NPI registry since July 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Phoenix, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477115152
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0206X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE ISABEL CHINCHILLA PUTZEYSCredential: MD
Location Address330 LAUREL ST STE 1200Des Moines, IA 50314-3044
Mailing AddressPo Box 674721Dallas, TX 75267-4721 · (515) 643-2519 · Fax (515) 643-5460
Fax(515) 643-5460
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1477115152 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0206X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · MD-53950✔ Licensed in AL · L.5054
Definition
A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.
330 LAUREL ST STE 1200, Des Moines, IA 50314

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11919 E Thomas RdPhoenix, AZ 85016-7710 · Phone (602) 933-1134 · Fax (602) 933-2441

Accepted 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 (PECOS)

Caroline Isabel Chinchilla Putzeys Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5193135408
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250925004460
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 Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Same address
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
330 LAUREL ST STE 1200
Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 516 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
330 LAUREL ST STE 1200
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
330 LAUREL ST STE 1200
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Pediatrics
330 LAUREL ST STE 1200
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
330 LAUREL ST STE 1200
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
330 LAUREL ST STE 1200
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
330 LAUREL ST STE 1200
DES MOINES, IA 50314

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 Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys is 1477115152. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2019.

Where is Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys located?

Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys practices at 330 Laurel St Ste 1200, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 643-5454.

What is Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.

Is Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys reassigns Medicare benefits to Mercy Clinics, Inc (Des Moines, 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 Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys 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 2 other insurers list Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys was last updated on December 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.