DR. FLAVIA SOARES LESSA MD
NPI 1659189140
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Iowa City, IA

Active since December 30, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 E MARKET ST, IOWA CITY, IA 52245(319) 356-2294(319) 339-3787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Flavia Soares Lessa Md NPPES

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

DR. FLAVIA SOARES LESSA MD (NPI 1659189140) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (SP-0292) and active in the NPI registry since December 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659189140
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FLAVIA SOARES LESSACredential: MD
Location Address500 E MARKET STIowa City, IA 52245-2633
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 356-2294 · Fax (319) 384-7346
Fax(319) 339-3787
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateDecember 30, 2024
NPPES CertifiedDecember 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1659189140 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · SP-0292
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
500 E MARKET ST, Iowa City, IA 52245

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · Phone (319) 356-2294 · Fax (319) 384-7346
Location 22769 Heartland Dr Ste 201Coralville, IA 52241-2732 · Phone (319) 337-3193 · Fax (319) 545-4570
Location 31360 N Dodge StIowa City, IA 52245-6114 · Phone (319) 359-2294 · Fax (319) 384-9693
Location 4105 E 9th StCoralville, IA 52241-2209 · Phone (319) 359-2294 · Fax (319) 467-2510

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. Flavia Soares Lessa 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 ID4183152176
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250103001100
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 Flavia Lessa reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Clinical
600 BLANK HONORS CENTER, THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 2,190 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number160058
Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52245 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
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Anesthesiology
500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245
Anesthesiology
500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245
Dietitian, Registered
500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245
Hospitalist
500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245
Obstetrics & Gynecology
500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245
Internal Medicine
500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

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 Flavia Lessa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Flavia Lessa is 1659189140. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2024.

Where is Flavia Lessa located?

Flavia Lessa practices at 500 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245. The listed phone number is (319) 356-2294.

What is Flavia Lessa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Flavia Lessa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Flavia Lessa 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 Flavia Lessa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Flavia Lessa reassigns Medicare benefits to State University Of Iowa (Iowa City, 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 Flavia Lessa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Flavia Lessa accept?

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

According to CMS data, Flavia Lessa is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Flavia Lessa was last updated on December 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.