Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John Carstensen work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John Carstensen 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 John Carstensen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Des Moines, IA and Ankeny, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John Carstensen's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does John Carstensen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John Carstensen 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.
- Does John Carstensen offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says John Carstensen offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for John Carstensen?
- (515) 241-8221, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John Carstensen's NPI number?
- 1851378012. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where John Carstensen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John Carstensen 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 John Carstensen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1221 Pleasant St, Suite 200Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 241‑8221
- 1275 SW State StAnkeny, IA 50023 (515) 895‑4560
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John Carstensen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation1,246 clinicians in the group
- Tidd-Krafft Occupational and Physical Therapy PA30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851378012 |
| 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