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KURT ANTHONY HOUSE D.O.,F.P.
NPI 1114915220
Family Medicine in Independence, IA

Active since October 12, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1600 1ST ST E, INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644(319) 334-2541(319) 334-7054 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2021, Dec 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kurt Anthony House D.o.,f.p. NPPES

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

KURT ANTHONY HOUSE D.O.,F.P. (NPI 1114915220) is an individual family medicine provider in Independence, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (03021) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allen Hospital, and is a graduate of Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114915220
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKURT ANTHONY HOUSECredential: D.O.,F.P.
Location Address1600 1ST ST EIndependence, IA 50644-3155
Mailing Address1600 1st St EIndependence, IA 50644-3155 · (319) 334-2541 · Fax (319) 334-7054
Phone(319) 334-2541
Fax(319) 334-7054
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1114915220 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 03021
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1600 1ST ST E, Independence, IA 50644
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8138586IA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kurt Anthony House D.o.,f.p. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6002711470
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031201000084
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kurt House reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

People's Memorial Hospital
Same address
Critical Access
1600 1ST ST E
Independence, IA 50644
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Peoples Memorial Hospital
  • Also billed through NPI 1518417518 (Iowa)
  • 91 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265595144 (319) 332-0999

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
45 services42 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
42 services37 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
37 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Allen Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Waterloo, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160110
Location1825 Logan AvenueWaterloo, IA 50703 · Black Hawk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Buchanan County Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Independence, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161335
Location1600 First St EastIndependence, IA 50644 · Buchanan County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50644 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers75 claims169 services$5.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers25 claims26 services$1.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers36 claims36 services$116.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers33 claims81 services$43.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers14 claims61 services$23.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
9 suppliers28 claims28 services$70.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WILLIAM JOSEPH SCHMITT DO
Family Medicine
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Buchanan County (319) 332-0999
QUYNH PHAM
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Buchanan County (319) 332-0999
PEOPLE'S MEMORIAL HOSPITA
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Buchanan County (319) 332-0999
DANIEL DEAN MCELROY LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Buchanan County (319) 332-0999
HOPE ELIZABETH LAMPHERE BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Buchanan County (319) 332-0992
PEOPLE'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Buchanan County (319) 332-0999
MRS. MAXINE K KEHRET R.D.,L.D.
Dietitian, Registered
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Buchanan County (319) 332-0930
DUANE DONALD JASPER MD FP
Family Medicine
1600 1ST ST E
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644
Buchanan County (319) 334-2541

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 Kurt House's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kurt House is 1114915220. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2005.

Where is Kurt House located?

Kurt House practices at 1600 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644. The listed phone number is (319) 334-2541.

What is Kurt House's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kurt House enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kurt House is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kurt House's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kurt House reassigns Medicare benefits to People's Memorial Hospital (Independence, IA). The 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 Kurt House's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kurt House accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Kurt House as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kurt House affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kurt House is affiliated with Allen Hospital and Buchanan County Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kurt House was last updated on January 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.