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Family Practice

Megan A. Highum, DO

Sees patients in Des Moines, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Megan A. Highum, DO is a family doctor at 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314. May accept Medicare assignment. NPI 1073361598. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314 · Directions
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences · graduated 2024 (2 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Megan A. Highum, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Megan A. Highum accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Megan A. Highum may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is Megan A. Highum's NPI number?
1073361598. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Megan A. Highum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences
Graduation year2024 (2 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073361598
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians