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General Surgery

Dennis A. Whitmer, DO

Works at hospitals in Des Moines, IA · Nevada, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dennis A. Whitmer, DO (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Des Moines, IA and Nevada, IA. NPI 1124134846. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dennis A. Whitmer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Mercy Clinics IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Dennis A. Whitmer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Dennis A. Whitmer at 2 hospitals: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and Story County Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Dennis A. Whitmer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA and Ankeny, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Dennis A. Whitmer's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Dennis A. Whitmer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis A. Whitmer 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 Dennis A. Whitmer's NPI number?
1124134846. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Dennis A. Whitmer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis A. Whitmer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Dennis A. Whitmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314
  • 1755 59th PlWest Des Moines, IA 50266
  • 330 Laurel St, Suite 1200Des Moines, IA 50314
  • 411 Laurel StDes Moines, IA 50314
  • 800 E 1st StAnkeny, IA 50021

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dennis A. Whitmer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Mercy Clinics Inc443 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Des Moines

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1124134846
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians