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BENJAMIN W. DARBRO M.D.
NPI 1669671814
Medical Genetics - Molecular Genetic Pathology in Iowa City, IA

Active since July 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 356-3877(319) 353-6704 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Benjamin W. Darbro M.d. NPPES

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

BENJAMIN W. DARBRO M.D. (NPI 1669671814) is an individual molecular genetic pathology provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (39481) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669671814
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207SM0001X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN W. DARBROCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 356-3877 · Fax (319) 353-6704
Phone(319) 356-3877
Fax(319) 353-6704
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2011
✔ NPI 1669671814 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyMedical Genetics · Molecular Genetic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207SM0001X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 39481
Definition
A board certified subspecialty, the molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration, and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.
Also ListedMedical Genetics · Clinical CytogeneticsTaxonomy 207SC0300X · License 39481 (IA)
Also ListedPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0102X · License R8128 (IA)
200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health 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

Benjamin W. Darbro M.d. 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 ID3971772948
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110808000741
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 Benjamin Darbro reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

State University Of Iowa
Same address
Dentist
200 HAWKINS DRIVE, 51300 POMERANTZ FAMILY PAVILION
Iowa City, IA 52242
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 2,190 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114905387 (319) 356-2743

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 2

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.

Interpretation and report of genetic testing 88291
Interpretation and report of genetic testing involves analyzing your DNA to look for changes that could indicate a risk for certain health conditions. The results are then compiled into a report, which provides insights about your genetic health.
562 services407 patients
Interpretation and report of genetic testing 88291
Interpretation and report of genetic testing involves analyzing your DNA to look for changes that could indicate a risk for certain health conditions. The results are then compiled into a report, which provides insights about your genetic health.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number160029
Location500 E Market StreetIowa City, IA 52245 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Genesis Medical Center-Davenport

Acute Care Hospitals · Davenport, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160033
Location1227 East Rusholme StreetDavenport, IA 52803 · Scott County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

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

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.

SANGIL LEE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2233
RAMI G. EL ABIAD M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-4901
GRERK SUTAMTEWAGUL MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-1616
DR. KALEB TANNER VEIT D.O.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2320
OMAR JABER M.D
Chronic Disease Hospital
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 471-8958
JENNIFER MANCUSO MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 384-7983
ASHLEY KAISER M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-2294
MRS. NANCY JANE MILLICE
Health Educator
200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Johnson County (319) 356-3825

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 Benjamin Darbro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Darbro is 1669671814. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2007.

Where is Benjamin Darbro located?

Benjamin Darbro practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 356-3877.

What is Benjamin Darbro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Medical Genetics, specializing in Molecular Genetic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207SM0001X.

Is Benjamin Darbro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Darbro 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 Benjamin Darbro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Darbro 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 Benjamin Darbro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Darbro 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 Benjamin Darbro 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 Benjamin Darbro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Darbro is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down, Genesis Medical Center-Davenport, University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics and Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Darbro was last updated on June 22, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.