PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC.
NPI 1124177407
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Des Moines, IA

Active since January 09, 2007
3509 E 29TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317(515) 248-1600(515) 248-1610 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, Sep 23, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Primary Health Care, Inc. NPPES

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

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC. (NPI 1124177407), doing business as Primary Health Care-east Side Clinic, is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Des Moines, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization lists Nathaniel A Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124177407
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NamePRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC.
Location Address3509 E 29TH STDes Moines, IA 50317-4253
Mailing Address1200 University Ave Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50314-2355 · (515) 248-1447 · Fax (515) 248-1440
Fax(515) 248-1610
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNathaniel A SimpsonChief Executive Officer · (515) 248-1441
Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1124177407 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
License✔ Licensed in IA · NA
3509 E 29TH ST, Des Moines, IA 50317

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPrimary Health Care-east Side Clinic

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0281857IA
Other35586IA · Wellmark Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

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

Revalidation due by January 31, 2027

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
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, 13 practice at this address and 64 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 1689847212
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hospitalist
NPI 1871085019
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1295830115
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1699728287
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Clinical Psychologist
NPI 1477073179
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1043651680
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1326515297
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1649972431
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033222088
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1326388075
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1447268198
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1760778716
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1689603201
3509 E 29TH ST
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1720034796
250 LAUREL ST
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-4610
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1982043014
1111 6TH AVE FL 4
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 247-4240
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1629561030
1111 6TH AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 247-4240
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700361227
411 LAUREL ST STE 3250
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-6400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.9 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1932631835
411 LAUREL ST STE A120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-7900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.9 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1750532578
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.2 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1659636462
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.2 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 1124177407. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2007. The provider is doing business as Primary Health Care-East Side Clinic.

Where is Primary Health Care, Inc. located?

Primary Health Care, Inc. is located at 3509 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317. The listed phone number is (515) 248-1600.

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), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Iowa, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. 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, 13 practice at this address and 64 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Primary Health Care, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Primary Health Care, Inc. 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.

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.