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Diagnostic Radiology

Brent Wolford, MD

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Summary

Dr. Brent Wolford, MD is a radiologist at 1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: (515) 241-6171. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Brent Wolford had 2,781 Original Medicare patients and 16,781 services. NPI 1942567243. 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 Brent Wolford, 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 Brent Wolford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent Wolford 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 Brent Wolford see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,781 Original Medicare patients and 16,781 services for Brent Wolford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Brent Wolford's NPI number?
1942567243. 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 Brent Wolford, 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 patients2,781
Services billed to Medicare16,781
Different services or procedures128
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)8,270 services
  2. Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)4,010 services
  3. Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)1,149 services
  4. Screening mammography (77067)1,149 services
  5. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)386 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 pressure68%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Depression29%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%
  • Anxiety25%

Hospitals where Brent Wolford works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brent Wolford 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 Brent Wolford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brent Wolford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc148 clinicians in the group
  • Iowa Radiology P C38 clinicians in the group
  • Iowa Diagnostic Imaging and Procedure Center L C36 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 Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942567243
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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