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DEBRA J BIXLER DO
NPI 1720073083
Pediatrics in Des Moines, IA

Active since September 13, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-8923(515) 241-8728 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Debra J Bixler Do NPPES

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

DEBRA J BIXLER DO (NPI 1720073083) is an individual pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (02095) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720073083
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDEBRA J BIXLERCredential: DO
Location Address1212 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300Des Moines, IA 50309-1414
Mailing Address1212 Pleasant St, Suite 300Des Moines, IA 50309-1414 · (515) 241-8923 · Fax (515) 241-8728
Phone(515) 241-8923
Fax(515) 241-8728
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 2011
✔ NPI 1720073083 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 02095
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 Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINE19653
Medicaid1720073083IA
Medicaid03833761MS
Medicaid1720073083MO
Medicaid42068045213NE
Other175150053Medicare

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 (PECOS)

Debra J Bixler Do 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Debra Bixler reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
Same address
Hepatology
1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 506
Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 545 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598942872 (515) 241-4044

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 Debra Bixler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Debra Bixler is 1720073083. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2005.

Where is Debra Bixler located?

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

What is Debra Bixler's specialty?

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

Is Debra Bixler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Debra Bixler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Debra Bixler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Debra Bixler reassigns Medicare benefits to Central Iowa Hospital Corporation (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 Debra Bixler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Debra Bixler was last updated on October 19, 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.