Dr Steven A Elg, MD, PHD - Medicare Gynecological Oncology in Des Moines, IA

Dr Steven A Elg, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gynecological Oncology. He is a member of the group practice The Iowa Clinic Pc and his current practice location is 1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 875-9290.

Dr Steven A Elg is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number MD-38496) 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 1629068382.

Contact Information

Dr Steven A Elg, MD, PHD
1221 Pleasant St Ste 400,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1426
(515) 875-9290
(515) 875-9384

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Steven A Elg
GenderMale
SpecialityGynecological Oncology
Experience39 Years
Location1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, 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 Steven A Elg attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629068382
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214972256
  • Enrollment ID: I20090817000749

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Steven A Elg such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629068382NPI-NPPES
3159290OtherTNBLUECARD
3159290OtherTNBLUECARE
3159290OtherTNTNCARE SELECT
3159290OtherTNBLUECROSS BLUESHIELD/TN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD-38496 (Iowa)Secondary
207VX0201XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology MD-38496 (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
The Iowa Clinic Pc4082513742270

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 Steven A Elg allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Iowa Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346233178
PECOS PAC ID: 4082513742
Enrollment ID: O20040102000222

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 Steven A Elg 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 Steven A Elg, MD, PHD
Po Box 424,
Des Moines, IA 50302-0424

Ph: (515) 875-9925
Dr Steven A Elg, MD, PHD
1221 Pleasant St Ste 400,
Des Moines, IA 50309-1426

Ph: (515) 875-9290

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