LAURA L BAKER ARNP
NPI 1386620284
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in West Des Moines, IA

Active since December 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 201, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 241-2400(515) 241-2401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Laura L Baker Arnp NPPES

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

LAURA L BAKER ARNP (NPI 1386620284) is an individual adult health provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (A078622) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386620284
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X
Provider Legal NameLAURA L BAKERCredential: ARNP
Location Address6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 201West Des Moines, IA 50266-8203
Mailing Address6000 University Ave, Suite 201West Des Moines, IA 50266-8203 · (515) 241-2400 · Fax (515) 241-2401
Fax(515) 241-2401
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 2007
NPI 1386620284 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2200X
License Licensed in IA · A078622
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINQ49830
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedI15778IA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura L Baker 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 ID9830120187
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050825000970
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
29 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
20 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50266 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 203
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Psychologist
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 200
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dermatology
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 350
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Physical Therapist
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 203
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Marriage & Family Therapist
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 200
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Physician Assistant
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 450
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Family Medicine
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, SUITE 101
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

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 Laura Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Baker is 1386620284. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2005.

Where is Laura Baker located?

Laura Baker practices at 6000 University Ave Suite 201, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 241-2400.

What is Laura Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Is Laura Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Baker 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 Laura Baker accept?

Health plans from Medica list Laura Baker 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 Laura Baker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Baker is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Baker was last updated on October 19, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.