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KAREN RAE AHRENS PSYD LP
NPI 1215919725
Psychologist - Health Service in West Des Moines, IA

Active since November 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1200 VALLEY WEST DR, SUITE 707, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 222-1999(515) 224-3949 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Karen Rae Ahrens Psyd Lp NPPES

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

KAREN RAE AHRENS PSYD LP (NPI 1215919725) is an individual health service provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (00483) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215919725
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TH0100X
Provider Legal NameKAREN RAE AHRENSCredential: PSYD LP
Location Address1200 VALLEY WEST DR, SUITE 707West Des Moines, IA 50266-1908
Mailing Address1200 Valley West Dr, Suite 707West Des Moines, IA 50266-1908 · (515) 222-1999 · Fax (515) 224-3949
Phone(515) 222-1999
Fax(515) 224-3949
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1215919725 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · Health ServiceBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TH0100X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 00483
Definition
A psychologist, certified/licensed at the independent practice level in his/her state, who is duly trained and experienced in the delivery of direct, preventative, assessment, and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or is demonstrably at high risk of impairment (1974).
Also ListedPsychologist · ClinicalTaxonomy 103TC0700X · License 1009 (IA)
1200 VALLEY WEST DR, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen Rae Ahrens Psyd Lp 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 ID8022010248
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070131000762
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Karen Ahrens reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Karen R Ahrens Psy.D. LLC
Same address
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
1200 VALLEY WEST DR STE 206-17
West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Karen R Ahrens Psyd LLC
NPI 1003480252 (515) 556-1558

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
182 services23 patients
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes 90832
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 30-minute session, the therapist helps you explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to better understand yourself and manage life's challenges.
93 services21 patients

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.

BILL DAVID CUNIGAN
Counselor (Mental Health)
1200 VALLEY WEST DR, SUITE 306
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 267-1340
MEREDITH GRIBBLE COUNSELING AND CONSULTING, PLLC
Counselor (Mental Health)
1200 VALLEY WEST DR, SUITE 206-10
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 822-8242
KELSI MACEK
Marriage & Family Therapist
1200 VALLEY WEST DR, SUITE 306
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 267-1340
CHERYL ANNE GARLAND
Community/Behavioral Health
1200 VALLEY WEST DR, SUITE 302
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 267-1340
DR. RUSSELL ELLIS LARK PH.D.
Psychologist (Counseling)
1200 VALLEY WEST DR, SUITE 707
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 222-1999
BROOKLYNN MCKINNEY
Counselor (Mental Health)
1200 VALLEY WEST DR
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 225-4006
DRS. MCGARVEY & WELGE, PC
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
1200 VALLEY WEST DR, SUITE 203
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 225-3770
JESSICA BRASE
Social Worker
1200 VALLEY WEST DR
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 599-5902

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 Karen Ahrens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Ahrens is 1215919725. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2005.

Where is Karen Ahrens located?

Karen Ahrens practices at 1200 Valley West Dr Suite 707, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 222-1999.

What is Karen Ahrens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Health Service, with taxonomy code 103TH0100X.

Is Karen Ahrens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Ahrens 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Ahrens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Ahrens reassigns Medicare benefits to Karen R Ahrens Psy.D. LLC (West Des Moines, IA). The 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 Karen Ahrens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Ahrens accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Karen Ahrens 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 Karen Ahrens was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.