PAUL A. CONTE M.D. – NPI #1669418166
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

PAUL CONTE is a surgeon located in WEST DES MOINES, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669418166 to PAUL CONTE on June 22, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Aug 10, 2022. 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 PAUL CONTE below.

NPI Profile for
PAUL A. CONTE

NPI Number
1669418166
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAUL A. CONTE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5901 WESTOWN PKWY STE 110
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-8207
Phone: (515) 225-7001 Fax: (515) 440-1953
Mailing address
4949 WESTOWN PKWY STE 100
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-6704
Phone: (515) 225-7001 Fax: (515) 440-1953
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 13, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for PAUL CONTE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIA1239442
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 IA 34077

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
OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1994
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
PAUL CONTE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL
      800 S FILLMORE ST
      OSCEOLA, IA 50213
    • GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL
      710 NORTH 12TH STREET
      GUTHRIE CENTER, IA 50115
    • KNOXVILLE HOSPITAL & CLINICS
      1002 SOUTH LINCOLN STREET
      KNOXVILLE, IA 50138
    • MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER
      204 N 4TH AVE E
      NEWTON, IA 50208

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