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Robert L. Bender, MD

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About Dr. Bender

Robert L. Bender, MD is a healthcare provider in Des Moines, IA specializing in family medicine — geriatric medicine. Robert is also listed as specializing in family medicine. This provider record is associated with NPI 1740254218.

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Credentials & Licensing

IA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 22610As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1740254218Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What does Dr. Bender specialize in?

Dr. Bender is a family doctor in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine”.

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Where is Dr. Bender located?

Dr. Bender is listed at 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50314. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

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What is Dr. Bender's phone number?

The number on file is (515) 282-2200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

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What is Dr. Bender's NPI number?

Dr. Bender's National Provider Identifier is 1740254218. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

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How long has Dr. Bender been practicing?

Dr. Bender has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

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Has Dr. Bender confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bender. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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