ANDREW STEFFENSMEIER M.D. – NPI #1225246838
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

ANDREW STEFFENSMEIER is an ophthalmologist located in WEST DES MOINES, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225246838 to ANDREW STEFFENSMEIER on May 18, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on May 11, 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 ANDREW STEFFENSMEIER below.

NPI Profile for
ANDREW STEFFENSMEIER

NPI Number
1225246838
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ANDREW STEFFENSMEIER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5901 WESTOWN PKWY STE 200
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8222
Phone: (515) 225-3546 Fax: (515) 224-5946
Mailing address
5901 WESTOWN PKWY
SUITE 200
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8218
Phone: (515) 225-3546 Fax: (515) 224-5946
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 11, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ANDREW STEFFENSMEIER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIA1225246838
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
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 IA R-7244

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
DR. ANDREW STEFFENSMEIER'S DIRECT EMR ADDRESS
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
5901 WESTOWN PKWY STE 200,
WEST DES MOINES, IA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
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
ANDREW STEFFENSMEIER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERCYONE DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER
      1111 6TH AVE
      DES MOINES, IA 50314
    • WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL
      417 SOUTH EAST STREET
      CORYDON, IA 50060

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