Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Lea M. Gunnell work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Lea M. Gunnell at 1 hospital: UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi…. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Lea M. Gunnell see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in West Des Moines, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Lea M. Gunnell's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Lea M. Gunnell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lea M. Gunnell 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 Lea M. Gunnell?
- (515) 224-1414, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Lea M. Gunnell's NPI number?
- 1629363734. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Lea M. Gunnell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lea M. Gunnell at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi…Des Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 160082
Practice locations
Addresses where Lea M. Gunnell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 6001 Westown PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 224‑1414
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lea M. Gunnell as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in West Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629363734 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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