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Thoracic Surgery

Marnix A. Verhofste, MD

Works at hospitals in Ames, IA · Des Moines, IA · Newton, IA … · Iowa

Summary

Marnix A. Verhofste, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Ames, IA, Des Moines, IA and Newton, IA and other places. NPI 1821070657. 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 Marnix A. Verhofste, 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

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
40Years since medical school (graduated 1986)
MaleGender (as listed)
Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa CorpGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Marnix A. Verhofste work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Marnix A. Verhofste at 5 hospitals: Mary Greeley Medical Center, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, MercyOne Newton Medical Center, St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home and UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Marnix A. Verhofste see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Ames, IA and Des Moines, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Marnix A. Verhofste's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology).
Does Marnix A. Verhofste accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Marnix A. Verhofste 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 Marnix A. Verhofste?
(515) 232-2500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Marnix A. Verhofste's NPI number?
1821070657. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Marnix A. Verhofste works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Marnix A. Verhofste 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 Marnix A. Verhofste is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Marnix A. Verhofste as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp113 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Iowa

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1986
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821070657
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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