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Diagnostic Radiology

Zachary J. Viets, MD

Works at hospitals in Bloomfield, IA · Knoxville, IA · Centerville, IA … · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Zachary J. Viets, MD is a radiologist at 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. Phone: (515) 643-2667. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Zachary J. Viets had 3,496 Original Medicare patients and 5,225 services. NPI 1861791311. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Zachary J. Viets, 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 Zachary J. Viets accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary J. Viets 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 Zachary J. Viets see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 3,496 Original Medicare patients and 5,225 services for Zachary J. Viets. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Zachary J. Viets's NPI number?
1861791311. 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 Zachary J. Viets, 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 patients3,496
Services billed to Medicare5,225
Different services or procedures163
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)746 services
  2. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)415 services
  3. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)392 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)371 services
  5. Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening (71271)294 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%

Hospitals where Zachary J. Viets works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Zachary J. Viets as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Des Moines

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

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Other clinicians in Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

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 year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861791311
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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