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BARBARA ARENDS MSW
NPI 1144216177
Social Worker in Des Moines, IA

Active since September 26, 2005PECOS Enrolled
88.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
1801 HICKMAN RD, BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 282-2319(515) 282-3234 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Barbara Arends Msw NPPES

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

BARBARA ARENDS MSW (NPI 1144216177) is an individual social worker in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (05935) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144216177
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameBARBARA ARENDSCredential: MSW
Location Address1801 HICKMAN RD, BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTERDes Moines, IA 50314-1505
Mailing Address1801 Hickman Rd, Broadlawns Medical CenterDes Moines, IA 50314-1505 · (515) 282-2319 · Fax (515) 282-3234
Phone(515) 282-2319
Fax(515) 282-3234
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1144216177 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 05935
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
1801 HICKMAN RD, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Barbara Arends Msw 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 ID9032198692
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040716000624
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Broadlawns Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number160101
Location1801 Hickman RoadDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

88.63/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.38
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost67.07

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.

MATTHEW HELMICK WILLIAMS D.O.
Family Medicine
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-5640
ALEX YEONWOO KIM DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2200
CAMERON MATTHIAS GREINER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2200
MARK DYKEN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2200
KELLI GREEN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1801 HICKMAN RD, BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2319
KATRINA COEN
Pharmacist
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2378
NICOLE RENEE SLIVA OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-5621
GARY HUDSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 282-2319

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 Barbara Arends's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barbara Arends is 1144216177. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2005.

Where is Barbara Arends located?

Barbara Arends practices at 1801 Hickman Rd Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 282-2319.

What is Barbara Arends's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Barbara Arends enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barbara Arends 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.

What insurance does Barbara Arends accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 2 other insurers list Barbara Arends 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 Barbara Arends affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Barbara Arends is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barbara Arends was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 days 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.