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DR. AMES CROSS DDS
NPI 1700290228
Dentist - General Practice in West Des Moines, IA

Active since June 12, 2014PECOS Enrolled
2501 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 276-8572 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Oct 25, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Ames Cross Dds NPPES

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

DR. AMES CROSS DDS (NPI 1700290228) is an individual general practice provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (DDS-09093) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Urbandale.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700290228
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. AMES CROSSCredential: DDS
Location Address2501 WESTOWN PKWYWest Des Moines, IA 50266-1427
Mailing Address5832 Center StWest Des Moines, IA 50266-7226 · (515) 402-7349
Phone(515) 276-8572
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1700290228 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in IA · DDS-09093
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
2501 WESTOWN PKWY, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14444 128th StUrbandale, IA 50323-1728 · Phone (515) 278-4366

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ames Cross Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50266 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
$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 6

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

CENTRAL IOWA OB/GYN SPECIALISTS OF DES MOINES, PLC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2501 WESTOWN PKWY, SUITE 1101
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 267-8300
KHAN FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC
Family Medicine
2501 WESTOWN PKWY, SUITE 1103
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 440-3484
JENNIFER A SPENDLOVE ARNP
Registered Nurse (Women's Health Care, Ambulatory)
2501 WESTOWN PKWY, SUITE 1101
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 267-8300
MERCY CLINICS INC
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
2501 WESTOWN PKWY, SUITE 1103
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 440-3484
DR. L. ERIC ANDERSON
Dentist (General Practice)
2501 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 276-8572
DR. BERNARD JAMES MUNRO MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2501 WESTOWN PKWY, SUITE 1101
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 267-8300

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 Ames Cross's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ames Cross is 1700290228. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2014.

Where is Ames Cross located?

Ames Cross practices at 2501 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 276-8572.

What is Ames Cross's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Ames Cross enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ames Cross is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ames Cross accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Delta Dental of Iowa list Ames Cross 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 Ames Cross was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.