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Psychiatry

Cornelius J. Gucfa, MD

Works at hospitals in Des Moines, IA · Iowa

Summary

Cornelius J. Gucfa, MD (Psychiatry) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Des Moines, IA. NPI 1942274626. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cornelius J. Gucfa, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PsychiatryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
MaleGender (as listed)
Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical FoundationGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Cornelius J. Gucfa work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Cornelius J. Gucfa 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 Cornelius J. Gucfa see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including West Des Moines, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Cornelius J. Gucfa's specialty?
Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
Does Cornelius J. Gucfa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cornelius J. Gucfa 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 Cornelius J. Gucfa offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Cornelius J. Gucfa offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Cornelius J. Gucfa?
(515) 241-2440, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Cornelius J. Gucfa's NPI number?
1942274626. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Cornelius J. Gucfa works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cornelius J. Gucfa at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Cornelius J. Gucfa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cornelius J. Gucfa as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation1,246 clinicians in the group
  • Central Iowa Hospital Corporation239 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in West Des Moines

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942274626
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians