Quick answers
- Does Lucas P. Groben accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lucas P. Groben 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 Lucas P. Groben see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,289 Original Medicare patients and 7,833 services for Lucas P. Groben. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lucas P. Groben's NPI number?
- 1932310018. 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 Lucas P. Groben, 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 patients | 2,289 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,833 |
| Different services or procedures | 134 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)700 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)672 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)552 services
- 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)481 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)394 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%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Arthritis44%
- Atrial fibrillation43%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
Hospitals where Lucas P. Groben works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lucas P. Groben 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.
- Greater Regional Medical CenterCreston, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161365
- Guthrie County HospitalGuthrie Center, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161314
- Knoxville Hospital & ClinicsKnoxville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161355
- Lucas County Health CenterChariton, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161341
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160082
Practice locations
Addresses where Lucas P. Groben is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5950 University Ave, Suite 231West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 875‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lucas P. Groben as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Iowa Clinic PC310 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Iowa →
Other cardiologists in West Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Iowa Clinic PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932310018 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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