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General Surgery

Edward B. Ortell, MD

Works at hospitals in Fairfield, IA · Oskaloosa, IA · Ottumwa, IA … · Iowa

Summary

Edward B. Ortell, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Fairfield, IA, Oskaloosa, IA and Ottumwa, IA and other places. NPI 1346236940. 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 Edward B. Ortell, 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
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Jefferson County HospitalGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Edward B. Ortell work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Edward B. Ortell at 5 hospitals: Jefferson County Health Center, Mahaska Health Partnership, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Pella Regional Health Center and Washington County Hospital and Clinics. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Edward B. Ortell see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Fairfield, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Edward B. Ortell's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Edward B. Ortell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward B. Ortell 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 Edward B. Ortell?
(641) 472-4111, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Edward B. Ortell's NPI number?
1346236940. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Edward B. Ortell works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward B. Ortell 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 Edward B. Ortell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Edward B. Ortell as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Jefferson County Hospital47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Iowa

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1346236940
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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