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DR. JOSEPH BLITMAN M.B., B.CH., B.A.O.
NPI 1841674728
Pathology - Forensic Pathology in Des Moines, IA

Active since July 10, 2015PECOS Enrolled
1801 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 286-2102 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 2, 2023, Dec 22, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Joseph Blitman M.b., B.ch., B.a.o. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH BLITMAN M.B., B.CH., B.A.O. (NPI 1841674728) is an individual forensic pathology provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in New York (296415) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841674728
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZF0201X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH BLITMANCredential: M.B., B.CH., B.A.O.
Location Address1801 HICKMAN RDDes Moines, IA 50314-1548
Mailing AddressPo Box 80831San Diego, CA 92138-0831
Phone(515) 286-2102
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 2, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 2, 2023
✔ NPI 1841674728 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Forensic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZF0201X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 296415
Definition
A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.
Also ListedPathology · Anatomic PathologyTaxonomy 207ZP0101X · License 296415 (NY)
1801 HICKMAN RD, 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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Blitman M.b., B.ch., B.a.o. 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.

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.

MATTHEW HELMICK WILLIAMS D.O.
Family Medicine
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-5640
ALEX YEONWOO KIM DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2200
CAMERON MATTHIAS GREINER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2200
MARK DYKEN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2200
KELLI GREEN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1801 HICKMAN RD, BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2319
KATRINA COEN
Pharmacist
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2378
NICOLE RENEE SLIVA OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-5621
GARY HUDSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2319

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 Joseph Blitman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Blitman is 1841674728. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2015.

Where is Joseph Blitman located?

Joseph Blitman practices at 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 286-2102.

What is Joseph Blitman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Forensic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZF0201X.

Is Joseph Blitman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Blitman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Blitman was last updated on November 2, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.