BENJAMIN R. BEECHER M.D. – NPI #1720299217
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

BENJAMIN BEECHER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in DES MOINES, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720299217 to BENJAMIN BEECHER on May 25, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0114X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 11, 2025. 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 BENJAMIN BEECHER below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN R. BEECHER

NPI Number
1720299217
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN R. BEECHER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
450 LAUREL ST STE A
DES MOINES, IA 50314-3045
Phone: (515) 247-8400 Fax: (515) 248-8888
5 Other location(s):
710 E 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50021-2128
Phone: (515) 247-8400
Fax: (515) 248-8888
500 Jefferson St
Pella, IA 50219-1255
Phone: (515) 247-8400
Fax: (515) 248-8888
610 10th St
Perry, IA 50220-2249
Phone: (515) 465-3547
5900 E University Ave Ste 201
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327-8468
Phone: (515) 247-8400
Fax: (515) 248-8888
1121 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 180
West Des Moines, IA 50266-5993
Phone: (515) 247-8400
Fax: (515) 248-8888
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 11, 2025

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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
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 IA 40148
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 IA 40148

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
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
BENJAMIN BEECHER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MERCYONE DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER
      1111 6TH AVE
      DES MOINES, IA 50314
    • PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
      404 JEFFERSON STREET
      PELLA, IA 50219

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