BETHANY G. HARPOLE M.D.
NPI 1891175733
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Des Moines, IA

Q: What is Bethany Harpole's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bethany Harpole is 1891175733. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2015.

Q: What is Bethany Harpole's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bethany Harpole was last updated on September 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.

Active since June 05, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 875-9090(515) 875-9736 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 11, 2025, Jul 19, 2022, Jun 9, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Bethany G. Harpole M.d. NPPES

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

BETHANY G. HARPOLE M.D. (NPI 1891175733) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-55472) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891175733

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameBETHANY G. HARPOLECredential: M.D.

Location Address1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618Des Moines, IA 50309-1418

Mailing AddressPo Box 424Des Moines, IA 50302-0424 · (515) 875-9255 · Fax (515) 875-9223

Phone(515) 875-9090

Fax(515) 875-9736

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJune 5, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2025

✔ NPI 1891175733 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · MD-55472✔ Licensed in IL · 036.153279

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 94-08615 (KS)

1215 PLEASANT ST STE 618, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan 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

Bethany G. Harpole M.d. 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 ID1850605999

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250919003074, I20250924002407

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

Medicare enrollment records show Bethany Harpole reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

Same address

Hepatology

1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 506
Des Moines, IA 50309

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
545 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1598942872 (515) 241-4044

Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita Inc.

330 mi

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

1151 N ROCK ROAD
Wichita, KS 67206

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
208 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1831185065 (316) 689-5235

Wichita Surgical Specialists PA

332 mi

Surgery

551 N HILLSIDE ST STE 201
Wichita, KS 67214

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
64 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1154302180 (316) 300-2571

Multicare Health System

1,229 mi

Internal Medicine

15533 E BROADWAY AVE
Spokane Valley, WA 99037

Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1336902345 (509) 530-4260

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 10

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.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

54 services54 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

47 services47 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

42 services23 patients

Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268

This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.

41 services41 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

34 services34 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518

A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.

33 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160082

Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50309 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

$161.40 typical visit price

range $52.96 – $161.40

Typical copayment $40.35 (range $13.24 – $40.35)

Most-billed visit code 99205

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 10

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

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