DESMOND F. X. KHOR MD
NPI 1831619741
Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Q: What is Desmond Khor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desmond Khor is 1831619741. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2017.

Q: What is Desmond Khor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Desmond Khor was last updated on July 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since June 21, 2017PECOS 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: July 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2021, May 19, 2020, Jun 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Desmond F. X. Khor Md NPPES

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

DESMOND F. X. KHOR MD (NPI 1831619741) is an individual surgery provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-47192) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831619741

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDESMOND F. X. KHORCredential: MD

Location Address1111 6TH AVEDes Moines, IA 50314-2613

Mailing AddressPo Box 1475Des Moines, IA 50305-1475 · (515) 643-2261 · Fax (515) 643-5802

Phone(515) 643-2261

Fax(515) 643-5802

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJune 21, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2021

✔ NPI 1831619741 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-47192

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1111 6TH AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314

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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

Desmond F. X. Khor Md 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 ID5294000113

PECOS Enrollment IDI20251201002881

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.

University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450686

Location602 Indiana AvenueLubbock, TX 79415 · Lubbock County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

$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 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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Polk County (515) 247-3121

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 Desmond Khor's NPI number?

The NPI number for Desmond Khor is 1831619741. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2017.

Where is Desmond Khor located?

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

What is Desmond Khor's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Desmond Khor enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Desmond Khor 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 Khor affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Desmond Khor is affiliated with University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Desmond Khor was last updated on July 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.