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Deactivated NPI 1982709283 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Louis Henry Fingerman , MD

Ophthalmology • Des Moines, IA

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Louis Fingerman has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date September 13, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date August 04, 2022
Total Practice Duration ~16 Years of Practice (2006 – 2022)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Louis Fingerman, MD was a registered Ophthalmology practicing in Des Moines, IA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 16 years, Dr. Fingerman provided care at the practice location at 3600 30TH ST until profile deactivation on 2022-08-04.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3600 30th St

Des Moines, IA 503105753

Telephone 5156995999
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Omaha Vamc Facility NPI 1710935747

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Des Moines, IA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 32.2 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (233 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

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IA 17448

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Jess Thompson , PharmD

Pharmacist - Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

NPI 1003461286

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Quinta Mbongho

Licensed Practical Nurse

NPI 1003641093
Wendy Freesmeier , RN

Registered Nurse - Case Management

NPI 1013623503

Registered Nurse

Dr. Natalie Gulbranson , PharmD

Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care

NPI 1023028768

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1023363652

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Mary Steim

Pharmacist - Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

NPI 1023411071

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated August 04, 2022

Record deactivated on August 04, 2022

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 3600 30TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 503105753 (Tel: 5156995999)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2909 CAYUGA PT, DES MOINES, IA 503211315 (Tel: 5152441492)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as LOUIS FINGERMAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #17448 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982709283
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 13, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Deactivation Date: August 04, 2022

Mailing Address

2909 Cayuga Pt

Des Moines, IA 503211315

Phone: 5152441492

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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