Physician Profile
Joseph P. Eaton, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Eaton
Based in Des Moines, IA, Joseph P. Eaton, DO is listed in the NPI registry under anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 1,776 Medicare patients across 3,240 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure, and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. NPI 1700049194 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 247-4352
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1111 6TH AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Anatomic & Clinical Pathology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune & Joint
- Autoimmune Disease Markers
- Gout
Blood cancer
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
Blood chemistry
- High calcium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Hemochromatosis
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Blood disorders
- High Platelet Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
Cancer & Tumors
- Breast Cancer Biopsy Findings
- Leukemia
- Lipoma
- Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results
- Suspicious Lung Spot
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cervical & Women's Health
- Endometrial hyperplasia
Cervical Health
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
Digestive pathology
- Barrett's esophagus
Digestive System
- Abnormal Liver Enzymes
- Celiac disease
- H. pylori infection
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Precancerous Colon Polyps
Hormones
- Testosterone deficiency
Hormones & Metabolism
- High cholesterol
- Hypothyroidism
- Prediabetes
- Thyroid nodules
- Vitamin D deficiency
Infections
- Sepsis or blood infection
- Sexually transmitted infections
- UTI
Infectious disease
- HPV infection risk
- Lyme disease
Kidney & Urinary
- Bladder cancer
- High creatinine levels
Liver pathology
Prostate
- High PSA levels
Skin
- Precancerous sun spot
- Skin cancer
Skin pathology
- Moles and atypical moles
Urine & kidney
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney Disease
Procedures & services
Biopsy & Tissue Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing
- Colon Polyp Biopsy Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Frozen Section During Surgery
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Special Tissue Staining
- Thyroid Biopsy Examination
Blood chemistry
- Iron Level Blood Test
Cancer & Genetic Testing
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
- Flow Cytometry Test
- Liquid Biopsy
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
- Tumor Marker Testing
Cancer screening
- Prostate cancer blood test
Cardiac testing
- Troponin blood test
Cervical & Women's Health
- Pap Smear Test
Fertility testing
- Sperm count test
Hormone testing
- Cortisol blood test
- Testosterone blood test
Immunology
- Immune System Blood Test
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- Blood Culture Test
- Colon cancer screening consult
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- STI and STD Screening
- Urine sediment test
Infectious disease
- Lyme disease test
Inflammation testing
- Inflammation Blood Tests
- Sed rate inflammation test
Pathology Consultations
- Biopsy Second Opinion
- Second Opinion For Cancer
Post-Mortem & Forensic
- Paternity DNA Test
- Private Autopsy Service
Routine blood testing
- Basic metabolic panel
- Complete Blood Count
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Routine Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Liver Function Blood Test
- Routine blood work
- Thyroid Blood Test
Specialty Lab Panels
- Allergy Blood Testing
- Autoimmune Blood Panel
- Celiac Disease Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Tissue biopsy
- Breast tissue biopsy test
- Cervical biopsy test
- Lymph node biopsy review
Toxicology
- Heavy metals blood test
Transfusion testing
- Blood Type Test
Urine testing
- Urinalysis
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,240 services · 1,776 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
1,189 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
514 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
233 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode | Lab test | 88177 |
174 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
167 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
144 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | Lab test | 88173 |
133 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate | Lab test | 88172 |
101 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination | Lab test | 88300 |
87 | More than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
85 | More often than most peers in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other anatomic & clinical pathology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other anatomic & clinical pathology specialists in Des Moines 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Eaton?
Dr. Eaton is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Eaton's address?
Dr. Eaton is listed at 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Eaton?
The number on file is (515) 247-4352. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Eaton's NPI number?
Dr. Eaton's National Provider Identifier is 1700049194. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Eaton train?
Dr. Eaton attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Eaton been practicing?
Dr. Eaton has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Eaton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Eaton the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Eaton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Eaton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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