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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Melinda C. Hansen, MD

Works at hospitals in Des Moines, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Melinda C. Hansen, MD is an OB-GYN at 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: (515) 263-9107. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Melinda C. Hansen had 38 Original Medicare patients and 57 services. NPI 1831193374. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · Directions (7 more locations)
  • Phone: (515) 263‑9107
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
  • Group practice: Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
  • Medical school: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melinda C. Hansen, 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 Melinda C. Hansen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda C. Hansen 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 Melinda C. Hansen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 57 services for Melinda C. Hansen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Melinda C. Hansen's NPI number?
1831193374. 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 Melinda C. Hansen, 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 patients38
Services billed to Medicare57
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)16 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 pressure66%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Anxiety34%

Hospitals where Melinda C. Hansen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda C. Hansen 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melinda C. Hansen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melinda C. Hansen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation1,246 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other OB-GYNs in Des Moines

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831193374
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians