DR. ALEXANDER JOEL VOLKMAR MD
NPI 1598228728
Orthopaedic Surgery in Ankeny, IA
About Dr. Alexander Joel Volkmar Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ALEXANDER JOEL VOLKMAR MD (NPI 1598228728) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Ankeny, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-55273) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2019).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted 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. Alexander Joel Volkmar Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Volkmar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
- 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
Sandy, UT 84092
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
- 2,620 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims
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.
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, IAGrinnell Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Grinnell, IAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50021 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
ANKENY, IA 50021
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 Alexander Volkmar's NPI number?
The NPI number for Alexander Volkmar is 1598228728. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2019.
Where is Alexander Volkmar located?
Alexander Volkmar practices at 350 NE 36th St, Ankeny, IA 50021. The listed phone number is (515) 224-1414.
What is Alexander Volkmar's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Alexander Volkmar enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Alexander Volkmar 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 Alexander Volkmar's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Volkmar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC (West Des Moines, IA) and University Of Utah Adult Services (Sandy, UT). 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 Alexander Volkmar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Alexander Volkmar accept?
Health plans from Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Alexander Volkmar 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 Alexander Volkmar affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Alexander Volkmar 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 Alexander Volkmar was last updated on August 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.
# Dr. Alexander Joel Volkmar, MD · NPI 1598228728
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Ankeny, Iowa. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 14, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1598228728 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 14, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** MD-55273 (Iowa)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 350 NE 36TH ST, Ankeny, IA 50021-6728
- **Phone:** (515) 224-1414 · **Fax:** (515) 224-5140
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC (NPI 1255405221, West Des Moines, IA); University Of Utah Adult Services (NPI 1851904247, Sandy, UT) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 11, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1598228728) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.