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Active NPI 1659948768 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Destinee Rose Schmitz , MD

Pediatrics • Ames, IA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Destinee Schmitz, MD is a certified Pediatrics practicing in Ames, IA. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2021, Dr. Schmitz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1215 DUFF AVE.

Dr. Schmitz does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1215 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 500105469

Telephone 5152394404
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hy-Vee Inc Facility NPI 1902848229

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pediatrics in Ames, IA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -7.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.8 Yrs
State Avg: 19.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Ames, IA (522 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Schmitz (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Ames Specialty Average (12.8 Years) 12.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-18
Pediatrics Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License IA MD-52983

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

18 Associated Practitioners
Donna Deardorff , CNM, ARNP

Advanced Practice Midwife

NPI 1033107768

Certified Nurse Midwife, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1063643401

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1144667171

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1194706127

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Heidi Mittelstaedt , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

NPI 1235410804

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1255453767

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 18, 2025

Registered at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 500105469 (Tel: 5152394404)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 18, 2025

Registered at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 500105469 (Tel: 5152394400)

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Updated Practice Location June 27, 2024

Registered at 5510 UTICA RIDGE RD STE 100, DAVENPORT, IA 528072935 (Tel: 5634242025)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2024

Registered at 5510 UTICA RIDGE RD STE 100, DAVENPORT, IA 528072935 (Tel: 5634242025)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2024

Pediatrics (License #MD-52983 in IA)

NPI Profile Active June 07, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 07, 2021

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193560568)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 07, 2021

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193563462)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 07, 2021

Recorded as DESTINEE SCHMITZ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 07, 2021

Pediatrics (License #R-12161 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659948768
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 07, 2021
Last Update: August 18, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1215 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 500105469

Phone: 5152394400

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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