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NICHOLAS JOSEPH MOST ARNP
NPI 1215766944
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Des Moines, IA

Active since July 31, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1111 6TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 643-2084(515) 643-2039 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2025, Apr 10, 2025, Aug 21, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2024).

About Nicholas Joseph Most Arnp NPPES

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

NICHOLAS JOSEPH MOST ARNP (NPI 1215766944) is an individual family provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (A180929) and active in the NPI registry since July 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215766944
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS JOSEPH MOSTCredential: ARNP
Location Address1111 6TH AVEDes Moines, IA 50314-2613
Mailing AddressPo Box 1475Des Moines, IA 50305-1475 · (515) 643-2084 · Fax (515) 643-2039
Phone(515) 643-2084
Fax(515) 643-2039
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1215766944 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · A180929
1111 6TH AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.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

Nicholas Joseph Most Arnp 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 ID446791610
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240916003249
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160083
Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50314 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 20

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

MERCY CLINICS, INC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1111 6TH AVE, EAST TOWER SUITE A100
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 358-0011
TODD EBERLE DO
Family Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-8678
JOSEPH JANSKY DO
Family Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 612-9595
MYLES KAWAMURA DO
Emergency Medicine
1111 6TH AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 247-3211
DR. CODY BRUNCLIK DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 247-3121
TYLER MUMM DO
Internal Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2261
DR. MITCHELL R. ERICKSON M.D.
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2667
DR. THERESA MARIE WAHLIG M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-8409

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 Nicholas Most's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Most is 1215766944. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2024.

Where is Nicholas Most located?

Nicholas Most practices at 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 643-2084.

What is Nicholas Most's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Nicholas Most enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Most 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 Nicholas Most accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Nicholas Most 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 Nicholas Most affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Most is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Most was last updated on May 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.