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DR. DESMOND A ATEM DNP
NPI 1720797822
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Indianapolis, IN

Active since November 16, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9105 E 56TH ST STE J, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46216(260) 508-6088(260) 344-8964 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 16, 2026, Jan 18, 2026, Nov 16, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

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

NPI1720797822
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DESMOND A ATEMCredential: DNP
Location Address9105 E 56TH ST STE JIndianapolis, IN 46216-2231
Mailing Address9105 E 56th St Ste JIndianapolis, IN 46216-2231 · (260) 508-6088 · Fax (260) 344-8964
Phone(260) 508-6088
Fax(260) 344-8964
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1720797822 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · AP61376005✔ Licensed in IN · 71013434A✔ Licensed in CO · C-RXN.0002570-C-NP
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Primary CareTaxonomy 363LP2300X · License 321417 (AZ)
9105 E 56TH ST STE J, Indianapolis, IN 46216
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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. 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.

PECOS PAC ID8820463870
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230429000273
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 2

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, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150173
Location5165 Mccarty LnLafayette, IN 47905 · Tippecanoe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Monticello, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number151312
Location720 South Sixth StMonticello, IN 47960 · White County
Emergency services

Physician 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.

New Patient
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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 3

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

MRS. QIANA JAQUAY PAYNTER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
9105 E 56TH ST STE J
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46216
Marion County (317) 500-4408
RACHEL YATES
Registered Nurse
9105 E 56TH ST STE J
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46216
Marion County (317) 751-1772
APRIL BARHAMS-BROWN LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
9105 E 56TH ST STE J
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46216
Marion County (574) 213-5117

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.

Is Desmond Atem affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Desmond Atem is affiliated with Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital and Indiana University Health White Memorial 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 4 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.