Active NPI 1902879851 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Morris J Gist , MD

Urology • Moline, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Morris Gist, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Moline, IL. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Gist delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 608 35TH AVE.

Dr. Gist maintains professional affiliations with Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation, Acute Care Surgery Of South Dakota Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

608 35th Ave

Moline, IL 612656145

Telephone 3092773500

Fax 3092773050

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Urological Group Ltd Facility NPI 1023222338

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Moline, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs -8.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 41.7 Yrs

State Avg: 26.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Moline, IL (663 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gist (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Moline Specialty Average (41.7 Years) 41.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	6,180	15	$33.36	$25.67
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	760	467	$8.00	$3.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	597	417	$169.01	$86.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	394	257	$238.63	$122.15
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	255	30	$1335.66	$176.32
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	221	170	$36.77	$10.31
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	197	25	$55.67	$13.46
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	182	166	$11.00	$3.92
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	101	76	$622.96	$219.50
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	87	32	$79.10	$32.08
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	64	18	$181.67	$58.11
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	53	32	$223.21	$71.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$353.20	$161.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$230.68	$107.14
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	21	21	$137.00	$55.71
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	14	12	$455.64	$126.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	5,760	14	$31.00	$23.27
J9155 Injection, degarelix, 1 mg	3,080	12	$8.00	$4.07
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,010	613	$8.00	$3.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	583	437	$171.45	$86.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	391	268	$242.53	$122.48
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	302	258	$49.00	$9.86
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	243	33	$1378.00	$169.98
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	177	23	$54.11	$13.41
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	137	106	$599.09	$226.32
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	103	34	$77.00	$31.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	74	$220.54	$107.81
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	70	23	$174.00	$58.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	57	57	$334.53	$160.32
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	41	37	$137.00	$56.20
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	37	24	$212.16	$71.08
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	33	33	$458.00	$127.08
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	26	26	$713.46	$230.34
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	26	26	$137.77	$55.50
81003 Automated urinalysis test	12	11	$6.00	$2.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	6,000	18	$35.00	$21.41
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,190	678	$10.00	$3.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	715	504	$172.00	$88.36
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	442	346	$37.96	$9.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	419	281	$244.00	$123.99
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	278	35	$1373.00	$171.85
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	215	24	$45.00	$13.81
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	129	107	$578.00	$234.85
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	111	38	$79.00	$31.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	89	$211.00	$106.41
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	62	22	$170.00	$58.65
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	45	33	$181.00	$74.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$316.00	$163.18
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	42	41	$483.00	$134.09
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	36	32	$138.00	$56.84
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	18	18	$575.00	$239.07
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	14	13	$878.00	$358.95
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	13	13	$762.00	$315.28
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	13	13	$287.62	$31.64
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	13	13	$113.54	$6.89
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	11	11	$970.00	$414.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	5,040	18	$33.00	$20.74
J9155 Injection, degarelix, 1 mg	2,320	12	$7.00	$3.69
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,100	655	$10.00	$3.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	802	542	$160.00	$89.28
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	434	344	$36.00	$9.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	259	199	$228.00	$126.19
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	249	27	$1338.00	$167.83
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	184	26	$45.00	$13.82
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	137	116	$532.00	$228.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	114	$195.00	$109.36
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	98	34	$161.00	$59.89
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	91	31	$75.00	$30.12
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	80	51	$84.00	$38.25
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	77	52	$177.00	$76.91
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	67	59	$213.54	$100.68
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	53	11	$2275.00	$52.44
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	50	48	$429.00	$133.95
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	39	29	$1057.59	$132.63
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	31	30	$703.00	$301.85
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	29	29	$907.00	$413.03
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	25	22	$54.00	$24.96
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	23	23	$562.00	$247.39
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	17	16	$11.00	$4.02
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	17	17	$190.00	$56.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$293.00	$157.80
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$99.00	$54.98
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	11	11	$3183.00	$205.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9155 Injection, degarelix, 1 mg	2,840	13	$7.00	$3.78
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	1,680	12	$29.79	$19.46
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,222	719	$12.06	$3.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	761	548	$177.73	$73.31
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	585	462	$35.55	$9.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	411	292	$271.61	$106.04
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	219	32	$1436.79	$213.05
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	204	171	$17.00	$2.92
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	134	112	$533.31	$203.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	130	130	$246.83	$103.80
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	122	114	$83.00	$17.85
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	116	41	$169.84	$59.39
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	106	23	$46.56	$13.71
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	84	37	$81.00	$28.79
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	45	43	$361.67	$131.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$433.85	$159.82
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	36	30	$199.33	$72.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	17	$122.60	$42.75
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	18	18	$696.61	$245.33
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$247.94	$103.48
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	15	15	$151.40	$57.40
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	15	15	$48.00	$16.17
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	15	13	$36.00	$24.45
81003 Automated urinalysis test	13	13	$7.00	$2.25
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	12	12	$86.00	$60.98
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	11	11	$1112.36	$380.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	2,580	12	$29.00	$18.20
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,372	745	$14.00	$3.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	923	633	$217.75	$72.21
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	805	577	$36.18	$11.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	536	337	$319.89	$105.52
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	378	279	$17.00	$2.92
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	294	236	$83.00	$19.83
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	224	36	$504.00	$218.93
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	143	23	$49.14	$15.94
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	134	119	$552.97	$183.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	127	$320.00	$105.20
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	117	38	$181.26	$59.85
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	86	40	$88.00	$28.55
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	86	17	$2710.00	$896.17
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	57	54	$367.00	$121.24
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	33	20	$117.00	$27.98
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	30	$131.75	$43.61
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	31	25	$217.90	$70.85
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$738.00	$244.02
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	21	19	$324.00	$107.16
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	18	18	$167.00	$55.27
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	17	17	$3649.00	$1206.45
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	17	17	$74.40	$1.78
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	16	16	$798.00	$263.77
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	13	11	$1626.62	$428.45
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	13	13	$43.00	$14.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg	3,120	13	$29.00	$17.43
J9155 Injection, degarelix, 1 mg	2,480	11	$7.00	$3.62
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,303	710	$14.00	$3.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,247	767	$213.00	$73.28
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	658	482	$45.00	$15.13
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	380	282	$17.00	$2.90
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	313	245	$83.00	$21.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	265	191	$315.00	$107.79
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	233	44	$504.00	$208.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	222	222	$317.00	$109.05
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	159	137	$485.00	$164.70
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	92	47	$88.00	$29.52
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	90	38	$187.00	$64.22
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	85	23	$59.00	$20.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	48	$128.00	$43.02
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	49	49	$279.00	$94.69
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	45	11	$2732.00	$65.01
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	37	37	$734.00	$249.29
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	27	26	$304.00	$106.22
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	27	26	$727.00	$252.38
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	26	19	$215.00	$74.31
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	22	20	$1281.00	$449.70
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	18	18	$175.00	$57.35
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	18	14	$117.00	$31.23
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	18	12	$117.00	$40.98
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	18	18	$327.00	$113.26
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	11	11	$3596.00	$225.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J9155 Injection, degarelix, 1 mg	3,280	13	$7.00	$3.59
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	1,315	719	$14.00	$4.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,156	700	$214.00	$68.30
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	646	485	$55.00	$17.39
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	402	299	$17.00	$2.94
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	308	246	$83.00	$24.73
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	266	35	$504.00	$201.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	209	167	$315.00	$100.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	194	194	$317.46	$101.59
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	131	102	$571.00	$153.93
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	107	39	$93.00	$29.03
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	80	17	$73.00	$23.05
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	55	30	$183.00	$58.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	44	41	$127.00	$40.33
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	39	34	$307.00	$98.59
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	30	18	$117.00	$34.70
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	28	21	$76.04	$17.00
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	27	17	$211.00	$65.02
J9031 Bcg (intravesical) per instillation	25	11	$241.00	$127.10
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	25	11	$309.00	$82.97
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	24	22	$721.00	$230.87
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	24	23	$325.00	$104.66
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	21	21	$273.00	$87.79
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	21	19	$1469.38	$404.62
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	18	18	$176.00	$56.52
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	18	18	$727.00	$234.16
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	15	15	$193.00	$13.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License IL 036-097670

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License IL 036097670

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License IA MD-32339

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

036097670 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

600 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL 612656812

Phone: 3097794960

Acute Care Surgery Of South Dakota Pc

500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL 612656892

Phone: 5632770300

Acute Care Surgery Of South Dakota Pc

4500 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 527221626

Phone: 5637423661

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Roger Lubbers , MD

Urology

NPI 1285606111

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Brian Engebrecht , MD

Urology

NPI 1629040191

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Stacy Bramstedt , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1790186559

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 19, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 19, 2016

Registered at 608 35TH AVE, MOLINE, IL 612656145 (Tel: 3092773500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 19, 2016

Registered at 608 35TH AVE, MOLINE, IL 612656145 (Tel: 3092773500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 19, 2016

Recorded as MORRIS GIST, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 19, 2016

Urology (License #036-097670 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902879851

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 10, 2006

Last Update: January 19, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

608 35th Ave

Moline, IL 612656145

Phone: 3092773500

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