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BRIAN WHYMS DO
NPI 1821440066
Internal Medicine in Des Moines, IA

Active since July 12, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1111 6TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 643-2261(515) 643-5802 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2024, Jul 17, 2024, Jun 5, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Brian Whyms Do NPPES

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

BRIAN WHYMS DO (NPI 1821440066) is an individual internal medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (DO-05326) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821440066
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN WHYMSCredential: DO
Location Address1111 6TH AVEDes Moines, IA 50314-2613
Mailing Address1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314-2613 · (515) 643-2261 · Fax (515) 643-5802
Phone(515) 643-2261
Fax(515) 643-5802
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1821440066 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · DO-05326✔ Licensed in IN · 02007685A✔ Licensed in MN · 73220✔ Licensed in IL · 036165589✔ Licensed in WI · 1865-321✔ Licensed in OH · 34C.000134✔ Licensed in MI · EMC0005157✔ Licensed in MO · 2024041979
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1111 6TH AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.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

Brian Whyms 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 ID2365736378
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190716000682, I20230217001152, I20230501002651, I20230907004126, I20231102002383, I20231220003781, I20241119002076
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 Reassignments

20

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Whyms reassigns Medicare billing to 20 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ch Specialty Services Ia PC
40 mi
Internal Medicine
444 N WEST VIEW DR
Osceola, IA 50213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 204 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1942909353 (337) 408-0797
Curana Health Of Iowa PLLC
40 mi
Internal Medicine
444 N WEST VIEW DR
Osceola, IA 50213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa and Nebraska enrollments
  • 217 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730773714 (337) 991-9276
Ch Specialty Services Mo LLC
191 mi
Internal Medicine
400 SW LONGVIEW BLVD STE 200
Lees Summit, MO 64081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194422253 (337) 408-0797
Curana Health Of Missouri-Kansas LLC
191 mi
Family Medicine
400 SW LONGVIEW BLVD STE 200
Lees Summit, MO 64081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
  • 168 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306165337 (337) 991-9276
Ch Specialty Services Ks LLC
191 mi
Internal Medicine
9100 PARK ST STE 280
Lenexa, KS 66215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 135 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770282188 (337) 991-9276
Barnes Health Care Management Group LLC
195 mi
Geriatric Medicine
2101 CORONA RD STE 102
Columbia, MO 65203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 58 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396999686 (573) 234-1800
Barnes Health LLC
195 mi
Geriatric Medicine
2101 CORONA RD STE 102
Columbia, MO 65203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275219073 (573) 234-1800
Ch Specialty Services Mn PC
223 mi
Internal Medicine
5123 W 98TH ST STE 2082
Minneapolis, MN 55437
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841999158 (337) 408-0797
Curana Health Of Minnesota PLLC
223 mi
Internal Medicine
5123 W 98TH ST STE 2082
Minneapolis, MN 55437
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083365084 (337) 408-0797
Ch Specialty Services Wi Sc
294 mi
Internal Medicine
1366 E SUMNER ST # 1002
Hartford, WI 53027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063115319 (337) 408-0797

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
140 services101 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
113 services107 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
64 services61 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
64 services44 patients
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
27 services27 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
17 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mason City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160064
Location1000 Fourth Street SWMason City, IA 50401 · Cerro Gordo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Story County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Nevada, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161333
Location640 South 19th StreetNevada, IA 50201 · Story County
Emergency services

Van Diest Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Webster City, IA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number161361
Location2350 Hospital DriveWebster City, IA 50595 · Hamilton County
Emergency services

Loring Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Sac City, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number161370
Location211 Highland Avenue PO Box 217Sac City, IA 50583 · Sac County

Boone County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Boone, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161372
Location1015 Union StreetBoone, IA 50036 · Boone County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50314 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

MERCY CLINICS, INC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1111 6TH AVE, EAST TOWER SUITE A100
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 358-0011
TODD EBERLE DO
Family Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-8678
JOSEPH JANSKY DO
Family Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 612-9595
MYLES KAWAMURA DO
Emergency Medicine
1111 6TH AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 247-3211
DR. CODY BRUNCLIK DO
Internal Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2261
TYLER MUMM DO
Internal Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2261
DR. MITCHELL R. ERICKSON M.D.
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2667
DR. THERESA MARIE WAHLIG M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-8409

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 Brian Whyms's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Whyms is 1821440066. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2016.

Where is Brian Whyms located?

Brian Whyms practices at 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 643-2261.

What is Brian Whyms's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Brian Whyms enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Whyms 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 Brian Whyms's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Whyms reassigns Medicare benefits to 20 organizations: Ch Specialty Services Ia PC (Osceola, IA), Curana Health Of Iowa PLLC (Osceola, IA), Ch Specialty Services Mo LLC (Lees Summit, MO), Curana Health Of Missouri-Kansas LLC (Lees Summit, MO), Ch Specialty Services Ks LLC (Lenexa, KS) and 15 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Brian Whyms's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Whyms accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and 8 other insurers list Brian Whyms 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 Brian Whyms affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Whyms is affiliated with Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center, Story County Hospital, Van Diest Medical Center, Loring Hospital and Boone County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Whyms was last updated on November 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.