Christine Ruth Carstensen, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Des Moines, IA

Christine Ruth Carstensen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. She went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice Medical Center Anesthesiologists, P.c. and her current practice location is 411 Laurel St, Suite 3170, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 283-0463.

Christine Ruth Carstensen is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 35143) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1083606222.

Contact Information

Christine Ruth Carstensen, MD
411 Laurel St, Suite 3170,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3017
(515) 283-0463
(515) 283-0794

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristine Ruth Carstensen
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience25 Years
Location411 Laurel St, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christine Ruth Carstensen attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083606222
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032257639
  • Enrollment ID: I20101004001441

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christine Ruth Carstensen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083606222NPI-NPPES
0295279MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 35143 (Iowa)Primary
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 35143 (Iowa)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medical Center Anesthesiologists, P.c.408252727065

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christine Ruth Carstensen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMedical Center Anesthesiologists, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073552428
PECOS PAC ID: 4082527270
Enrollment ID: O20031112000714
Entity NameIowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366425274
PECOS PAC ID: 8729992318
Enrollment ID: O20031118000363

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christine Ruth Carstensen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christine Ruth Carstensen, MD
411 Laurel St, Suite 3170,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3017

Ph: (515) 283-0463
Christine Ruth Carstensen, MD
411 Laurel St, Suite 3170,
Des Moines, IA 50314-3017

Ph: (515) 283-0463

Reviews and Comments


Anesthesiology Doctors in Des Moines, IA

Meredith D Crenshaw, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St, Suite 3170, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-283-0463    Fax: 515-283-0794
Eric Nevin Meek, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St, Suite 3170, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-283-0463    Fax: 515-283-0794
James Holmes Bartlett, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 411 Laurel St, Suite 3170, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: 515-283-0463    Fax: 515-283-0794
George Lederhaas, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-6372    Fax: 515-401-1955
Robert Seiichi Hada, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1215 Pleasant St, Suite 400, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-5722    Fax: 515-241-4403
Joseph Metzger, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-6372    

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