JAMES D. GERDES DO – NPI #1972540011
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

JAMES GERDES is a physician located in CRESTON, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972540011 to JAMES GERDES on May 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Feb 25, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES GERDES below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES D. GERDES

NPI Number
1972540011
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES D. GERDES
Credentials
DO
Primary location
1610 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801
Phone: (641) 782-2131 Fax: (641) 782-6425
Mailing address
1700 W TOWNLINE ST
CRESTON, IA 50801-1054
Phone: (641) 782-7091 Fax: (641) 782-3830
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 25, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 IA DO-03885

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JAMES GERDES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHI HEALTH - MERCY CORNING
      603 ROSARY DRIVE
      CORNING, IA 50841
    • GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1700 WEST TOWNLINE STREET
      CRESTON, IA 50801
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • EVERYSTEP
      808 LAUREL ST SUITE B
      CRESTON, IA 50801
  • NURSING HOME
    • CRESTON SPECIALTY CARE
      1001 COTTONWOOD DRIVE
      CRESTON, IA 50801
    • LENOX CARE CENTER
      111 EAST VAN BUREN
      LENOX, IA 50851
  • HOSPICE
    • CARE INITIATIVES HOSPICE - GREENFIELD
      122 PUBLIC SQUARE
      GREENFIELD, IA 50849
    • EVERYSTEP
      3000 EASTON BLVD
      DES MOINES, IA 50317

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