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AMY ELIZABETH EPSTEIN CNM
NPI 1457126997
Advanced Practice Midwife in Ames, IA

Active since November 15, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2023, Nov 15, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Amy Elizabeth Epstein Cnm NPPES

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

AMY ELIZABETH EPSTEIN CNM (NPI 1457126997) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Ames, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (B177020) and active in the NPI registry since November 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457126997
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameAMY ELIZABETH EPSTEINCredential: CNM
Location Address1015 DUFF AVEAmes, IA 50010-5733
Mailing Address1215 Duff AveAmes, IA 50010-5469 · (515) 239-4400
Phone(515) 239-4414
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1457126997 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · B177020
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
1015 DUFF AVE, Ames, IA 50010
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Amy Elizabeth Foster

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amy Elizabeth Epstein Cnm 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 ID9830549559
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231221000775
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 Amy Epstein reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mcfarland Clinic PC
0.2 mi
Multi-Specialty
1215 DUFF AVENUE
Ames, IA 50010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 331 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639135643 (515) 239-4400

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50010 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
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

MS. DONNA LEE DEARDORFF CNM, ARNP
Advanced Practice Midwife
1015 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4404
MS. DAWN G. HEABERLIN CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1015 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4414
DR. REBECCA JO METZGER D.D.S.
Dentist
1015 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-4236
RACHEL LOUISE HAYWARD CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1015 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4414
DR. ALAN KENT MUNSON M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
1015 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4414
DR. RAMI M. ALMOKAYYAD MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
1015 DUFF AVE, MCFARLAND CLINIC, PC
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4440
DR. LAVANYA AMULURU, MD MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1015 DUFF AVE, MCFARLAND CLINIC, PC
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4760
DR. OLESYA GRINENKO MD, PHD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1015 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 239-4435

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 Amy Epstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amy Epstein is 1457126997. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2023. The provider is also known as Amy Elizabeth Foster.

Where is Amy Epstein located?

Amy Epstein practices at 1015 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010. The listed phone number is (515) 239-4414.

What is Amy Epstein's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Amy Epstein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amy Epstein 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 Amy Epstein's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amy Epstein reassigns Medicare benefits to Mcfarland Clinic PC (Ames, 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 Amy Epstein's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amy Epstein accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Amy Epstein 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 Amy Epstein was last updated on July 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.