DR. DESMOND A ATEM DNP
NPI 1720797822
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Indianapolis, IN
About Dr. Desmond A Atem Dnp NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. DESMOND A ATEM DNP (NPI 1720797822) is an individual family provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Washington (AP61376005) and active in the NPI registry since November 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2022).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
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. Desmond A Atem Dnp 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Desmond Atem reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Flora, IN 46929
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
- 67 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dallas, TX 75244
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Vermont enrollment
- 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dallas, TX 75244
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado and Washington enrollments
- 290 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.
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, INPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46216 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Desmond Atem's NPI number?
The NPI number for Desmond Atem is 1720797822. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2022.
Where is Desmond Atem located?
Desmond Atem practices at 9105 E 56th St Ste J, Indianapolis, IN 46216. The listed phone number is (260) 508-6088.
What is Desmond Atem's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.
Is Desmond Atem enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Desmond Atem 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 organizations bill Medicare for Desmond Atem's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Desmond Atem reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Unity Healthcare, LLC (Flora, IN), Signify Health, LLC (Dallas, TX) and Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC (Dallas, TX). Each 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 Desmond Atem's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Desmond Atem accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) list Desmond Atem 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 Desmond Atem affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Desmond Atem is affiliated with Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Desmond Atem was last updated on March 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.
# Dr. Desmond A Atem, DNP · NPI 1720797822
Family physician in Indianapolis, Indiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since November 16, 2022.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1720797822 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** November 16, 2022
- **Primary specialty:** Nurse Practitioner - Family · taxonomy 363LF0000X
- **State license:** AP61376005 (Washington)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 9105 E 56TH ST STE J, Indianapolis, IN 46216-2231
- **Phone:** (260) 508-6088 · **Fax:** (260) 344-8964
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Unity Healthcare, LLC (NPI 1447624960, Flora, IN); Signify Health, LLC (NPI 1689158487, Dallas, TX); Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC (NPI 1750845863, Dallas, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2022
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 16, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1720797822) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.