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PAXTON MCCARTHY CNM, WHNP-BC
NPI 1487351607
Advanced Practice Midwife in Des Moines, IA

Active since February 08, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3500 2ND AVE STE 1, DES MOINES, IA 50313(515) 349-0750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Paxton Mccarthy Cnm, Whnp-bc NPPES

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

PAXTON MCCARTHY CNM, WHNP-BC (NPI 1487351607) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (B172447) and active in the NPI registry since February 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487351607
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NamePAXTON MCCARTHYCredential: CNM, WHNP-BC
Location Address3500 2ND AVE STE 1Des Moines, IA 50313-4468
Mailing Address4114 Nw Northwood DrAnkeny, IA 50023-1031 · (815) 291-4416
Phone(515) 349-0750
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJune 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1487351607 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · B172447
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.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Women's HealthTaxonomy 363LW0102X · License F173009 (IA)
3500 2ND AVE STE 1, Des Moines, IA 50313
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paxton Mccarthy Cnm, Whnp-bc 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 ID9931604998
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250923000775
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50313 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 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARY ELIZABETH HILLAKER CNM, ARNP
Advanced Practice Midwife
3500 2ND AVE STE 1
DES MOINES, IA 50313
Polk County (515) 508-9258
DES MOINES MIDWIFE COLLECTIVE LLC
Advanced Practice Midwife
3500 2ND AVE STE 1
DES MOINES, IA 50313
Polk County (515) 490-8047

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 Paxton Mccarthy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paxton Mccarthy is 1487351607. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2023.

Where is Paxton Mccarthy located?

Paxton Mccarthy practices at 3500 2nd Ave Ste 1, Des Moines, IA 50313. The listed phone number is (515) 349-0750.

What is Paxton Mccarthy's specialty?

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

Is Paxton Mccarthy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paxton Mccarthy 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 Paxton Mccarthy accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan list Paxton Mccarthy 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 Paxton Mccarthy was last updated on June 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.