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JESSICA ANNE SOUTHARD PA
NPI 1568622389
Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Active since June 16, 2008Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028
1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 608, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 241-5760(515) 241-8161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Jessica Anne Southard Pa NPPES

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

JESSICA ANNE SOUTHARD PA (NPI 1568622389) is an individual physician assistant in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (001933) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568622389
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJESSICA ANNE SOUTHARDCredential: PA
Location Address1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 608Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address7147 Vista Dr Ste 150West Des Moines, IA 50266-9313 · (515) 875-9925 · Fax (515) 875-9923
Phone(515) 241-5760
Fax(515) 241-8161
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2018
✔ NPI 1568622389 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 001933
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1215 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Jessica Anne Benes

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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Opted out of Medicare

Jessica Anne Southard Pa has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2024 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2024
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50309 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Neuromuscular stimulator, electronic shock unit E0745
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$59.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. SEAN D CUNNINGHAM M.D.
Internal Medicine
1215 PLEASANT ST, STE 206
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 875-9092
PAULA R MAHONE MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 116
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-8383
DR. LISA JENSEN MD
Internal Medicine
1215 PLEASANT ST, STE 206
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-5743
DR. DIANNE SYLVIA ALBER ED.D.
Psychologist
1215 PLEASANT ST, 506
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-4280
MRS. LANA ROSE HERTEEN MA, LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 303
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-4311
ROBERT SEIICHI HADA M.D.
Anesthesiology
1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-5722
JENNIFER S COOK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
1215 PLEASANT ST, SUITE 300
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6500
DR. RANDALL R HANSON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1215 PLEASANT ST, STE 200
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 241-6472

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 Jessica Southard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jessica Southard is 1568622389. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2008. The provider is also known as Jessica Anne Benes.

Where is Jessica Southard located?

Jessica Southard practices at 1215 Pleasant St Suite 608, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 241-5760.

What is Jessica Southard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Jessica Southard enrolled in Medicare?

No. Jessica Southard has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Jessica Southard 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 Jessica Southard 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 Jessica Southard was last updated on June 22, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.