DR. ALEXANDER MENNING DO
NPI 1700306636
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Active since June 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1301 PENN AVE STE 411, DES MOINES, IA 50316(515) 265-1300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 9, 2023, Jun 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Alexander Menning Do NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER MENNING DO (NPI 1700306636) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Kentucky (05517) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700306636
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER MENNINGCredential: DO
Location Address1301 PENN AVE STE 411Des Moines, IA 50316-2367
Mailing Address17628 Berkshire PkwyClive, IA 50325-2626
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2025
NPI 1700306636 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License Licensed in KY · 05517
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 5101023538 (MI)
1301 PENN AVE STE 411, Des Moines, IA 50316

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander Menning Do 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 ID4688943053
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240809001518
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50316 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

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

Physician Assistant
1301 PENN AVE STE 411
DES MOINES, IA 50316

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 Menning's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Menning is 1700306636. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2017.

Where is Alexander Menning located?

Alexander Menning practices at 1301 Penn Ave Ste 411, Des Moines, IA 50316. The listed phone number is (515) 265-1300.

What is Alexander Menning's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Alexander Menning enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Menning 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.

What insurance does Alexander Menning accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 2 other insurers list Alexander Menning 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 Menning affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Menning is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Menning was last updated on July 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.