Joel Katzer, MD
NPI 1578319711 · Surgery Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Katzer, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1578319711).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578319711
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R-13073 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$172 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1801 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314-1548Phone: (515) 282-2200
- 3600 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310-5753Phone: (515) 699-5999
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2024-04-29
- Last updated
- 2024-04-29
- Certified
- 2024-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Katzer's NPI number?
- Joel Katzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578319711, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Katzer's specialty?
- Joel Katzer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Katzer located?
- Joel Katzer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Woodland Ave Ste 140, Des Moines, IA 50309-3203.
- What is Joel Katzer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Katzer is (515) 241-4076.
- Does Joel Katzer accept Medicare?
- Joel Katzer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Katzer's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Katzer's NPI (1578319711) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.