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JENNIFER A GROOS MD
NPI 1598747321
Pediatrics in Des Moines, IA

Active since November 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-8923(515) 241-8728 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Jennifer A Groos Md NPPES

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

JENNIFER A GROOS MD (NPI 1598747321) is an individual pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (35505) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Des Moines, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598747321
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER A GROOSCredential: MD
Location Address1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300Des Moines, IA 50309-1453
Mailing Address1200 University Ave Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50314-2355 · (515) 248-1447 · Fax (515) 248-1440
Phone(515) 241-8923
Fax(515) 241-8728
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 20, 2020
✔ NPI 1598747321 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 35505
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1212 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Jennifer A Peters

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12353 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320-1109 · Phone (515) 248-1400 · Fax (515) 248-1414

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid9263738CA
Medicaid1598747321IA
Medicaid209917905MO
Other175150018Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company 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

Jennifer A Groos 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.

PECOS PAC ID6901838499
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050906000971
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 Jennifer Groos reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Primary Health Care, Inc.
0.8 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 120
Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 80 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417005919 (515) 248-1500

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 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

DR. CHRISTOPHER TATE MILLER O.D.
Optometrist
1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 202
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 244-3937
KEN L CHEYNE MD
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 406
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8336
ERIC D HAUGEN MD
Pediatrics
1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8923
DR. RICHARD SIDWELL MD
Surgery
1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 211
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 875-9770
PAUL GISI MD FACOG
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1212 PLEASANT ST, STE 405
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 243-8842
VAUN W DEJONG DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 405
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 243-8842
BRENDA K. PEDERSEN BSOT, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational Therapist
1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 471-9292
BARBARA A BEATTY MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 405
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 243-8842

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 Jennifer Groos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Groos is 1598747321. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2005. The provider is also known as Jennifer A Peters.

Where is Jennifer Groos located?

Jennifer Groos practices at 1212 Pleasant St Suite 300, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 241-8923.

What is Jennifer Groos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Jennifer Groos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Groos 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 Jennifer Groos's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Groos reassigns Medicare benefits to Primary Health Care, 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 Jennifer Groos's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Groos accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Jennifer Groos 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 Jennifer Groos was last updated on July 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.