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VALERIE KOUNKEL DO
NPI 1184974099
Ophthalmology in West Des Moines, IA

Active since September 18, 2012
2101 WESTOWN PKWY STE 2, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265(515) 225-2566(515) 225-2425 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Valerie Kounkel Do NPPES

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

VALERIE KOUNKEL DO (NPI 1184974099) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in West Des Moines, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since September 2012. The organization lists Valerie K Kounkel, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184974099
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameVALERIE KOUNKEL DO PLLC
Location Address2101 WESTOWN PKWY STE 2West Des Moines, IA 50265-1542
Mailing Address2101 Westown Pkwy Ste 2West Des Moines, IA 50265-1542 · (515) 225-2566 · Fax (515) 225-2425
Phone(515) 225-2566
Fax(515) 225-2425
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialValerie K KounkelPresident · (515) 225-2566
Enumeration DateSeptember 18, 2012
✔ NPI 1184974099 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 3384
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
2101 WESTOWN PKWY STE 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsValerie Kounkel Do

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Valerie Kounkel Do is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Valerie Kounkel Do, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Valerie Kounkel, D.O.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1437118064
2101 WESTOWN PKWY SUITE 2
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 225-2566
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC is 1184974099. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 18, 2012. The provider is doing business as Valerie Kounkel Do.

Where is Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC located?

Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC is located at 2101 Westown Pkwy Ste 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265. The listed phone number is (515) 225-2566.

What is Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC accept?

Health plans from Medica list Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC 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 Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC was last updated on September 18, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.