PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC.
NPI 1316379845
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Des Moines, IA
About Primary Health Care, Inc. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC. (NPI 1316379845), doing business as Primary Health Care At Mercy, is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Des Moines, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. The organization lists Nathaniel A Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Primary Health Care, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Revalidation Due Date
Revalidation due by January 31, 2027
Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
79Medicare enrollment records show 79 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Primary Health Care, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 9 practice at this address and 67 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 14
Nearest to this location (20)
See all 79Source: 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 Primary Health Care, Inc.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for Primary Health Care, Inc. is 1316379845. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2013. The provider is doing business as Primary Health Care at Mercy.
Where is Primary Health Care, Inc. located?
Primary Health Care, Inc. is located at 250 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 612-9595.
What is Primary Health Care, Inc.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.
Is Primary Health Care, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Primary Health Care, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When is Primary Health Care, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?
According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Iowa, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Primary Health Care, Inc.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 79 clinicians in 14 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Primary Health Care, Inc.. 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (26), Family Practice (20) and Hospitalist (7). Of these, 9 practice at this address and 67 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Primary Health Care, Inc. accept?
Health plans from Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Primary Health Care, Inc. 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 Primary Health Care, Inc. was last updated on January 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.
# Primary Health Care, Inc. · NPI 1316379845
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) organization in Des Moines, Iowa. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 7, 2013.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1316379845 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** August 7, 2013
- **Primary specialty:** Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) · taxonomy 261QF0400X
- **Also known as:** Primary Health Care at Mercy (Doing Business As)
- **Organization subpart:** No
- **Authorized official:** Nathaniel Simpson, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
## Practice location
- **Address:** 250 LAUREL ST, Des Moines, IA 50314-3024
- **Phone:** (515) 612-9595 · **Fax:** (515) 346-6721
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Medicare revalidation due:** January 31, 2027 (Non-DME Part B, Iowa, Clinic/Group Practice) · CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 79 clinicians in 14 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Nurse Practitioner (26), Family Practice (20), Hospitalist (7); 9 practice at this address and 67 within 10 miles; [full list](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1316379845/clinicians) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 7, 2026
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