PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC.
NPI 1043970916
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Des Moines, IA

Active since December 20, 2021
1000 PORTER AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50315(515) 248-1500(515) 248-1510 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2026, Dec 20, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Primary Health Care, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC. (NPI 1043970916), doing business as Primary Health Care At Kurtz Opportunity Center, is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Des Moines, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. The organization lists Nathaniel A Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043970916
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NamePRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC.
Location Address1000 PORTER AVEDes Moines, IA 50315-7236
Mailing Address1200 University Ave Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50314-2355 · (515) 248-1447 · Fax (515) 248-1440
Fax(515) 248-1510
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNathaniel A SimpsonChief Executive Officer · (515) 248-1441
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1043970916 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
1000 PORTER AVE, Des Moines, IA 50315

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPrimary Health Care At Kurtz Opportunity Center

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Primary Health Care, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date 2

Next revalidation due by January 31, 2027

This provider holds 2 Medicare enrollments with upcoming revalidation dates. Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateIowaEnrollment IDO20031106000487Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateJanuary 31, 2027
StateIowaEnrollment IDO20220118000370Part A · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Due dateFebruary 28, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

79

Medicare enrollment records show 79 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Primary Health Care, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 64 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 14

Nurse Practitioner26
Family Practice20
Hospitalist7
Internal Medicine7
Clinical Social Worker6
Dentist3
Mental Health Counselor2
Pediatric Medicine2
6 other specialties6

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 79
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942768023
5608 SW 9TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-3070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1699598805
2353 SE 14TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 248-1400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Dentist
NPI 1386522647
2353 SE 14TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 248-1400
✔ PECOS2.7 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1508435231
2353 SE 14TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 248-1400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1194419374
2353 SE 14TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 248-1400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Dentist
NPI 1265131577
2353 SE 14TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 248-1470
✔ PECOS2.7 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1114282175
2353 SE 14TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 248-1400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396558813
2353 SE 14TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 248-1400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1417362666
1415 WOODLAND AVE SUITE 140
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-5995
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1568968121
5901 THORNTON AVE
Des Moines, IA 50321
(844) 474-4321
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1598747321
1212 PLEASANT ST SUITE 300
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-8923
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.9 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1720034796
250 LAUREL ST
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-4610
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1508825233
250 LAUREL ST
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-4610
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1770533952
411 LAUREL ST SUITE 2350
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 280-4700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1932631835
411 LAUREL ST STE A120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-7900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.4 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1982043014
1111 6TH AVE FL 4
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 247-4240
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1629561030
1111 6TH AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 247-4240
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1659636462
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1881668135
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1500
✔ PECOS4.6 mi
Infectious Disease
NPI 1710397179
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
See all 79 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Primary Health Care, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Primary Health Care, Inc. is 1043970916. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2021. The provider is doing business as Primary Health Care at Kurtz Opportunity Center.

Where is Primary Health Care, Inc. located?

Primary Health Care, Inc. is located at 1000 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315. The listed phone number is (515) 248-1500.

What is Primary Health Care, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Primary Health Care, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Primary Health Care, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Primary Health Care, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), Primary Health Care, Inc. holds 2 Medicare enrollments with upcoming revalidation dates. The next is due by January 31, 2027 (Non-DME Part B, Iowa, Clinic/Group Practice). Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Primary Health Care, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 79 clinicians in 14 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Primary Health Care, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (26), Family Practice (20) and Hospitalist (7). Of these, 64 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Primary Health Care, Inc. was last updated on January 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.