Dr Lea Gunnell, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in West Des Moines, IA

Dr Lea Gunnell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery" physician in West Des Moines, Iowa. She went to University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc and her current practice location is 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 224-1414.

Dr Lea Gunnell is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-47406) 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 1629363734.

Contact Information

Dr Lea Gunnell, MD
6001 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719
(515) 224-1414
(515) 224-5140

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lea Gunnell
GenderFemale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience13 Years
Location6001 Westown Pkwy, West 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:
  • Dr Lea Gunnell attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629363734
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2011
  • Last Update Date: 12/30/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668601089
  • Enrollment ID: I20200706001994

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lea Gunnell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629363734NPI-NPPES
1629363734MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0004XOrthopaedic Surgery - Foot And Ankle Surgery MD-47406 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc034514171988

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. Dr Lea Gunnell allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameDes Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255405221
PECOS PAC ID: 0345141719
Enrollment ID: O20040119000163

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 Lea Gunnell 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 Lea Gunnell, MD
6001 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719

Ph: (515) 224-1414
Dr Lea Gunnell, MD
6001 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719

Ph: (515) 224-1414

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