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DR. KARL KRISTIAN MEIERDING MD
NPI 1912400813
Obstetrics & Gynecology in West Des Moines, IA

Active since March 16, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 203, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 241-2200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 8, 2020, Mar 16, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Karl Kristian Meierding Md NPPES

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

DR. KARL KRISTIAN MEIERDING MD (NPI 1912400813) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-53132) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912400813
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARL KRISTIAN MEIERDINGCredential: MD
Location Address6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 203West Des Moines, IA 50266-8206
Mailing Address6000 University Ave Ste 203West Des Moines, IA 50266-8206 · (515) 241-2200
Phone(515) 241-2200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2024
✔ NPI 1912400813 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · MD-53132
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 203, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..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

Dr. Karl Kristian Meierding 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 ID2466874169
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240723002829
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Karl Meierding reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
0.5 mi
General Practice
1776 W LAKES PKWY STE 400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366425274 (515) 471-9300
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
53 mi
Family Medicine
303 EAST STREET
Lynnville, IA 50153
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 177 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548336084 (641) 527-2929
Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation
99 mi
Emergency Medicine
1825 LOGAN AVE
Waterloo, IA 50703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 273 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346292521 (319) 235-3941

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

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 50266 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
$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 5

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

JAMIE BUTTERWORTH ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 203
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 241-2200
ABIGAIL PULIDO
Registered Nurse
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 203
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 241-2200
MAXWELL RALEIGH MAGEE
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 203
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 241-2200
SYDNEY PIERCE
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 203
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 241-2200
HEATHER NICHOLE LOGAN WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 203
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 241-2200

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 Karl Meierding's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karl Meierding is 1912400813. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2018.

Where is Karl Meierding located?

Karl Meierding practices at 6000 University Ave Ste 203, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 241-2200.

What is Karl Meierding's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Karl Meierding enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karl Meierding 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 Karl Meierding's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karl Meierding reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation (West Des Moines, IA), Grinnell Regional Medical Center (Lynnville, IA) and Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation (Waterloo, IA). 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 Karl Meierding's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karl Meierding accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Karl Meierding 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 Karl Meierding affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karl Meierding is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karl Meierding was last updated on August 27, 2024. 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.