Dr James Philson, DO - Medicare in Des Moines, IA

Dr James Philson, DO is a medicare enrolled "Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Omm" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. His current practice location is 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 271-1468.

Dr James Philson is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 4318) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1184882102.

Contact Information

Dr James Philson, DO
3200 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 271-1468
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Philson
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Philson attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184882102
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/27/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/11/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Philson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184882102NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 4318 (Iowa)Secondary
208000000XPediatrics 4318 (Iowa)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 4318 (Iowa)Secondary
204D00000XNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Omm 4318 (Iowa)Primary

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. Dr James Philson 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
Dr James Philson, DO
3200 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312-4104

Ph: (515) 271-1722
Dr James Philson, DO
3200 Grand Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50312

Ph: (515) 271-1468

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