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Anesthesiology

Detlef E. Obal, MD

Works at hospitals in Iowa City, IA · Iowa

Summary

Detlef E. Obal, MD (Anesthesiology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Iowa City, IA. NPI 1134176050. 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 Detlef E. Obal, 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

AnesthesiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
MaleGender (as listed)
State University of IowaGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Detlef E. Obal work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Detlef E. Obal at 1 hospital: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Detlef E. Obal see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Iowa City, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Detlef E. Obal's specialty?
Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
Does Detlef E. Obal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Detlef E. Obal 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 Detlef E. Obal?
(319) 356-1616, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Detlef E. Obal's NPI number?
1134176050. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Detlef E. Obal works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Detlef E. Obal 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 Detlef E. Obal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Detlef E. Obal as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • State University of Iowa1,897 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Iowa City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa City, IA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134176050
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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