Quick answers
- Does Lynne J. Desotel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lynne J. Desotel accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lynne J. Desotel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 560 Original Medicare patients and 15,319 services for Lynne J. Desotel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lynne J. Desotel's NPI number?
- 1568545960. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lynne J. Desotel, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 560 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,319 |
| Different services or procedures | 123 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,941 services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)2,875 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,280 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)770 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)718 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis34%
- Diabetes25%
- Depression22%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
Hospitals where Lynne J. Desotel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lynne J. Desotel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Mary Greeley Medical CenterAmes, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160030
- UnityPoint Health - MarshalltownMarshalltown, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160001
Practice locations
Addresses where Lynne J. Desotel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1015 Duff AveAmes, IA 50010 (515) 239‑4400
- 1215 Duff AveAmes, IA 50010 (515) 239‑4400
- 3500 University Blvd, Suite 1001Ames, IA 50010 (515) 239‑3040
- 421 E Merle Hibbs BlvdMarshalltown, IA 50158 (641) 752‑0654
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lynne J. Desotel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McFarland Clinic PC363 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Ames
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ames, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McFarland Clinic PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568545960 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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