AMBER COURTNEY HILLS ARNP
NPI 1437718665
Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, IA

NPI Status: Active since June 11, 2019

Contact Information

1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
DES MOINES, IA
ZIP 50316
Phone: (515) 266-1000

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Nurse Practitioner

About AMBER HILLS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Amber Hills, a provider established in Des Moines, Iowa with a medical specialization in Nurse Practitioner. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437718665 assigned on June 2019. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 363L00000X with license number A154036 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1437718665
Provider Name
AMBER COURTNEY HILLS ARNP
Other Name
AMBER COURTNEY SCHARDT
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE DES MOINES, IA 50316
Location Phone
(515) 266-1000
Mailing Address
9028 TIMBERWOOD DR JOHNSTON, IA 50131
Mailing Phone
(651) 783-2165
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-11-2019
Last Update Date
01-18-2021
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A nurse practitioner (NP) like Amber Hills is an experienced registered nurse with a master’s or doctoral degree and advanced clinical training. Nurse practitioners can work in many different specialties including primary care, pediatrics, cardiology, emergency, women’s health, oncology or geriatrics. Nurse practitioners provide services like physical exams, order laboratory tests, manage diseases, write prescriptions, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Nurse Practitioner

Taxonomy Code
363L00000X
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
License No.
A154036
License State
IA
Taxonomy Description
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 35 times for 32 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 26 times for 25 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

This service was performed 32 times for 29 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1437718665, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 65

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1437718665.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 8 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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DES MOINES, IA 50316
Internal Medicine
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DES MOINES, IA 50316
Internal Medicine
1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
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Internal Medicine
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DES MOINES, IA 50316
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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DES MOINES, IA 50316
Hospitalist
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DES MOINES, IA 50316

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437718665, enumerated as an "individual" on June 11, 2019.

The provider is located at 1201 PENNSYLVANIA AVE DES MOINES, IA 50316 and the phone number is (515) 266-1000.

Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.