DR. VALERIE KAY KOUNKEL D.O.
NPI 1437118064
Ophthalmology in West Des Moines, IA
About Dr. Valerie Kay Kounkel D.o. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. VALERIE KAY KOUNKEL D.O. (NPI 1437118064) is an individual ophthalmology provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (3384) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville (1995).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted 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
Dr. Valerie Kay Kounkel D.o. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Valerie Kounkel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
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 13
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.
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, IAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50265 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Reported Quality Measures
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
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 Valerie Kounkel's NPI number?
The NPI number for Valerie Kounkel is 1437118064. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2006.
Where is Valerie Kounkel located?
Valerie Kounkel practices at 2101 Westown Pkwy Suite 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265. The listed phone number is (515) 225-2566.
What is Valerie Kounkel's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Valerie Kounkel enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Valerie Kounkel 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 Valerie Kounkel's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valerie Kounkel reassigns Medicare benefits to Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC (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 Valerie Kounkel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Valerie Kounkel accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Oscar Health and 2 other insurers list Valerie Kounkel 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 Valerie Kounkel affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Valerie Kounkel is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Valerie Kounkel was last updated on September 16, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.
# Dr. Valerie Kay Kounkel, D.O. · NPI 1437118064
Ophthalmology physician in West Des Moines, Iowa. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 22, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1437118064 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 22, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 3384 (Iowa)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2101 WESTOWN PKWY, SUITE 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265-1542
- **Phone:** (515) 225-2566 · **Fax:** (515) 225-2425
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Valerie Kounkel Do PLLC (NPI 1184974099, West Des Moines, IA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville, class of 1995
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 16, 2020
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 2238311 (IA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1437118064) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.