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TAREN FLUG
NPI 1205382405
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Ankeny, IA

Active since August 28, 2016PECOS Enrolled
1325 NE 31ST ST, ANKENY, IA 50021(515) 279-1959(515) 289-0888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 13, 2022, Aug 28, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Taren Flug NPPES

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

TAREN FLUG (NPI 1205382405) is an individual gerontology provider in Ankeny, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (H-128358) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205382405
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X
Provider Legal NameTAREN FLUG
Location Address1325 NE 31ST STAnkeny, IA 50021-6695
Mailing Address2213 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312-5305 · (515) 237-3974 · Fax (515) 883-2692
Phone(515) 279-1959
Fax(515) 289-0888
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1205382405 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LG0600X
License✔ Licensed in IA · H-128358
1325 NE 31ST ST, Ankeny, IA 50021
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Taren Flug is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID6305132168
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251030002610
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Taren Flug reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carelon Medical Partners Of Arizona PC
9.0 mi
Family Medicine
1530 E EUCLID AVE
Des Moines, IA 50313
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073987178 (562) 741-4470
Carelon Medical Partners, PC
536 mi
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
22 CENTURY BLVD STE 220
Nashville, TN 37214
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri and Nebraska enrollments
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124443403 (615) 454-9850

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50021 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

BEN ARNOLD COLLINS JR. D.O.
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1325 NE 31ST ST
ANKENY, IA 50021
Polk County (515) 279-1959
JESSICA SUE LILLAND GNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1325 NE 31ST ST
ANKENY, IA 50021
Polk County (515) 279-1959
LACEY JO MYERS I ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
1325 NE 31ST ST
ANKENY, IA 50021
Polk County (515) 279-1959
CYNTHIA S REBIK CHRISTENSEN A.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1325 NE 31ST ST
ANKENY, IA 50021
Polk County (515) 279-1959

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 Taren Flug's NPI number?

The NPI number for Taren Flug is 1205382405. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2016.

Where is Taren Flug located?

Taren Flug practices at 1325 NE 31st St, Ankeny, IA 50021. The listed phone number is (515) 279-1959.

What is Taren Flug's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gerontology, with taxonomy code 363LG0600X.

Is Taren Flug enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Taren Flug is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Taren Flug's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Taren Flug reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Carelon Medical Partners Of Arizona PC (Des Moines, IA) and Carelon Medical Partners, PC (Nashville, TN). Each 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 Taren Flug's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Taren Flug was last updated on December 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.