KEVIN J. CUNNINGHAM M.D. – NPI #1003809831
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KEVIN CUNNINGHAM is a physician located in WEST DES MOINES, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003809831 to KEVIN CUNNINGHAM on August 26, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Dec 29, 2023. 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 KEVIN CUNNINGHAM below.

NPI Profile for
KEVIN J. CUNNINGHAM

NPI Number
1003809831
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KEVIN J. CUNNINGHAM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE
STE 151
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 875-9192 Fax: (515) 875-9193
Mailing address
PO BOX 424
DES MOINES, IA 50302-0424
Phone: (515) 875-9925 Fax: (515) 875-9923
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 29, 2023

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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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 IA MD-21146

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
5950 UNIVERSITY AVE,
WEST DES MOINES, IA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1977
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
KEVIN CUNNINGHAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERCYONE DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER
      1111 6TH AVE
      DES MOINES, IA 50314
    • UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI
      1200 PLEASANT STREET
      DES MOINES, IA 50309
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • WESLEY LIFE HOME HEALTH
      4328 114TH STREET
      URBANDALE, IA 50322

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