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Family Practice

Samantha J. Algrim, MD

Works at hospitals in Des Moines, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Samantha J. Algrim, MD is a family doctor at 6520 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320. Phone: (515) 953-1500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Samantha J. Algrim had 70 Original Medicare patients and 534 services. NPI 1831452531. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 6520 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320 · Directions
  • Phone: (515) 953‑1500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
  • Group practice: Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
  • Medical school: University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) · graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Samantha J. Algrim, 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 Samantha J. Algrim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha J. Algrim 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 Samantha J. Algrim see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 70 Original Medicare patients and 534 services for Samantha J. Algrim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Samantha J. Algrim's NPI number?
1831452531. 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 Samantha J. Algrim, 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 patients70
Services billed to Medicare534
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)80 services
  2. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)71 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)57 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)54 services
  5. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)53 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%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Depression31%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Diabetes26%

Hospitals where Samantha J. Algrim works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samantha J. Algrim 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 Samantha J. Algrim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Samantha J. Algrim 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 family doctors 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 Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831452531
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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