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Rachael Dirkx , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Carroll, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Rachael Dirkx, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Carroll, IA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Rachael Dirkx delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 405 S CLARK ST STE 205.

Rachael Dirkx maintains professional affiliations with Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp, St Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

405 S Clark St Ste 205

Carroll, IA 514013047

Telephone 7127926500
Fax 5152464481
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Carroll, IA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -1.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.2 Yrs
State Avg: 13.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Carroll, IA (1543 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dirkx (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Carroll Specialty Average (9.2 Years) 9.2 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
33 28 $177.27 $61.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
23 16 $107.17 $51.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
22 11 $204.43 $76.34
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
18 18 $760.00 $159.03
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder
14 13 $727.68 $174.67
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
13 13 $102.60 $38.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-23
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IA 110533

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MI 5601008652

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp

405 S Clark St, Carroll, IA 514013047

Phone: 7127926500

St Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home

405 S Clark St, Carroll, IA 514013047

Phone: 7127922222

Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp

1816 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 500108771

Phone: 5152322500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Shelby Mescher , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1336625599

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 23, 2025

Registered at 405 S CLARK ST STE 205, CARROLL, IA 514013047 (Tel: 7127926500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 23, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 9170, DES MOINES, IA 503069170 (Tel: 5156333600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 23, 2025

Recorded as RACHAEL DIRKX, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 11, 2018

Physician Assistant (License #5601008652 in MI)

NPI Profile Active April 01, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 01, 2018

Registered at 5301 MCAULEY DR, YPSILANTI, MI 481971051 (Tel: 7347123456)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 01, 2018

Registered at 1523 CHESAPEAKE, ROYAL OAK, MI 480674529 (Tel: 7128301815)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 01, 2018

Recorded as RACHAEL DIRKX

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 01, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 01, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770089641
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 01, 2018
Last Update: April 23, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 9170

Des Moines, IA 503069170

Phone: 5156333600

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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