JAMES MICHAEL METTS DO
NPI 1871698183
Pediatrics in Newton, IA

NPI Status: Active since September 13, 2006

Contact Information

300 N 4TH AVE E STE 140A
NEWTON, IA
ZIP 50208
Phone: (641) 787-5437
Fax: (641) 787-5438

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Pediatrics
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JAMES METTS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Metts, a pediatrician established in Newton, Iowa with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1871698183 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number DO-03216 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1871698183
Provider Name
JAMES MICHAEL METTS DO
Other Name
J MICHAEL METTS DO
Other Name Type
Professional Name (2)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
300 N 4TH AVE E STE 140A NEWTON, IA 50208
Location Phone
(641) 787-5437
Location Fax
(641) 787-5438
Mailing Address
PO BOX 679495 DALLAS, TX 75267
Mailing Phone
(641) 787-5437
Mailing Fax
(641) 787-5438
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-13-2006
Last Update Date
07-25-2025
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A pediatrician like James Metts is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Pediatrics

Taxonomy Code
208000000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
DO-03216
License State
IA
Taxonomy Description
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1208M00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalist

3216 (IA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Inspire by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Bronze Share - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Gold Share - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Gold Standard - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Silver Share - EPO
  • Inspire by Medica Silver Standard - EPO
  • Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Insure Bronze Premier - EPO
  • Medica Insure Bronze Share - EPO
  • Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Insure Gold Share - EPO
  • Medica Insure Gold Standard - EPO
  • Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Medica Insure Silver Share - EPO
  • Medica Insure Silver Standard - EPO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 | MercyOne - EPO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
  • Bronze Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | MercyOne - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne - EPO
  • Bronze Simple Diabetes | MercyOne - EPO
  • Gold Classic Standard - EPO
  • Gold Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
  • Gold Elite - EPO
  • Gold Elite | MercyOne - EPO
  • Secure - EPO
  • Secure | MercyOne - EPO
  • Silver Classic - EPO
  • Silver Classic | MercyOne - EPO
  • Silver Classic Standard - EPO
  • Silver Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
  • Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

James Metts is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 50208 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $81.84
  • Minimum New Patient Price $52.96
  • Maximum New Patient Price $161.4
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.46
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.24
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.35

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $94.05
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.91
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $131.98
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.51
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.22
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.99

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1871698183, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
3
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 67

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1871698183.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Specialist
300 N 4TH AVE E STE 140A
NEWTON, IA 50208

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871698183, enumerated as an "individual" on September 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 300 N 4TH AVE E STE 140A NEWTON, IA 50208 and the phone number is (641) 787-5437.

Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica and Oscar Insurance Company. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.