Quick answers
- Where does James D. Else see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Des Moines, IA and Pella, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James D. Else's specialty?
- Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
- Does James D. Else accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James D. Else accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James D. Else?
- (515) 276-2288, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James D. Else's NPI number?
- 1083692214. 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 James D. Else is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 3945 Merle Hay RdDes Moines, IA 50310 (515) 276‑2288
- 823 Franklin StPella, IA 50219 (641) 628‑9225
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James D. Else as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Eyecare Partners PC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 1992 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083692214 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians