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Pediatric Medicine

Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys, MD

Sees patients in Des Moines, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys, MD is a pediatrician at 405 SW 5th St, Suite E, Des Moines, IA 50309. May accept Medicare assignment. NPI 1477115152. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Pediatrician (Medicare lists Pediatric Medicine)
  • Address: 405 SW 5th St, Suite E, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Directions
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys, 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 Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys's NPI number?
1477115152. 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 Caroline Chinchilla Putzeys is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477115152
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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