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MS. JULIE M HUTCHENS LPC, LMHC
NPI 1548596950
Counselor - Mental Health in Des Moines, IA

Active since October 20, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1350 DES MOINES ST STE 90, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 643-8350(515) 643-5824 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2026, Dec 27, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Ms. Julie M Hutchens Lpc, Lmhc NPPES

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

MS. JULIE M HUTCHENS LPC, LMHC (NPI 1548596950) is an individual mental health provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (095875) and active in the NPI registry since October 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Des Moines, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548596950
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameMS. JULIE M HUTCHENSCredential: LPC, LMHC
Location Address1350 DES MOINES ST STE 90Des Moines, IA 50309-5507
Mailing AddressPo Box 674721Dallas, TX 75267-4721 · (515) 643-2519 · Fax (515) 643-5824
Phone(515) 643-8350
Fax(515) 643-5824
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1548596950 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · 095875✔ Licensed in AZ · LPC-11902
1350 DES MOINES ST STE 90, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16601 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315-6138 · Phone (515) 643-8350 · Fax (515) 643-5824

Accepted Insurance

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

Ms. Julie M Hutchens Lpc, Lmhc 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 ID9931558756
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231205003443
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 Julie Hutchens reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Mercy Clinics, Inc.
Same address
Primary Care
1350 DES MOINES ST STE 110
Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 516 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194745752 (515) 643-0833

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 2

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.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
108 services28 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
29 services29 patients

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 Julie Hutchens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julie Hutchens is 1548596950. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2009.

Where is Julie Hutchens located?

Julie Hutchens practices at 1350 Des Moines St Ste 90, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 643-8350.

What is Julie Hutchens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Julie Hutchens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julie Hutchens 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 Julie Hutchens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Julie Hutchens reassigns Medicare benefits to Mercy Clinics, Inc. (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 Julie Hutchens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Julie Hutchens accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Oscar Health and 4 other insurers list Julie Hutchens 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 Julie Hutchens was last updated on August 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 57 days 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.