DR. ALEX JAMES DEMERS MD
NPI 1922746650
Orthopaedic Surgery in Iowa City, IA

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Active since May 23, 2022PECOS Enrolled

200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 353-6747(319) 384-9312 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 23, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Physician Visit Costs
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Male
Orthopaedic Surgery
PECOS Enrolled

About ALEX DEMERS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alex Demers, a provider established in Iowa City, Iowa with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1922746650 assigned on May 2022. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207X00000X with license number R-12487 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI: 1922746650 Verify this NPI
Provider Name: DR. ALEX JAMES DEMERS MD
Gender: Male
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Location Phone: (319) 353-6747
Location Fax: (319) 384-9312
Mailing Address: 200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Mailing Phone: (319) 353-6747
Mailing Fax: (319) 384-9312
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 05-23-2022
Last Update Date: 05-23-2022
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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: Orthopaedic Surgery
Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: R-12487
License State: IA
Taxonomy Description: An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Alex Demers 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 52242 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 99213

Average Established Patient Price $66.36
Minimum Established Patient Price $16.91
Maximum Established Patient Price $131.98

Average Established Patient Copayment $16.59
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.