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VANESSA LYNN PENICK MSN, ARNP, AGNP-C
NPI 1255212171
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in Des Moines, IA

Active since September 09, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1111 6TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 247-3057(515) 643-0943 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2026, Sep 9, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Vanessa Lynn Penick Msn, Arnp, Agnp-c NPPES

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

VANESSA LYNN PENICK MSN, ARNP, AGNP-C (NPI 1255212171) is an individual primary care provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (H188625) and active in the NPI registry since September 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boone.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255212171
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP2300X
Provider Legal NameVANESSA LYNN PENICKCredential: MSN, ARNP, AGNP-C
Location Address1111 6TH AVEDes Moines, IA 50314-2613
Mailing AddressPo Box 674721Dallas, TX 75267-4721 · (515) 643-2519 · Fax (515) 643-0943
Phone(515) 247-3057
Fax(515) 643-0943
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1255212171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Primary CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP2300X
License✔ Licensed in IA · H188625
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License AG08250005 (IA)
1111 6TH AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1625 Benton StBoone, IA 50036-2934 · Phone (515) 236-6601

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vanessa Lynn Penick Msn, Arnp, Agnp-c 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 ID1658856729
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260327000665
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 Vanessa Penick reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mercy Clinics, Inc
Same address
Neurology
1111 6TH AVE, EAST TOWER SUITE A100
Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 516 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003096405 (515) 358-0011

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

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
Internal Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2261
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 Vanessa Penick's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanessa Penick is 1255212171. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2025.

Where is Vanessa Penick located?

Vanessa Penick practices at 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 247-3057.

What is Vanessa Penick's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Primary Care, with taxonomy code 363LP2300X.

Is Vanessa Penick enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanessa Penick 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 Vanessa Penick's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vanessa Penick reassigns Medicare benefits to Mercy Clinics, Inc (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 Vanessa Penick's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vanessa Penick accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Oscar Health and 3 other insurers list Vanessa Penick 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 Vanessa Penick affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vanessa Penick is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanessa Penick was last updated on May 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.