POLK COUNTY
NPI 1588674675
Public Health or Welfare in Des Moines, IA
NPI Status: Active since August 09, 2006
Contact Information
1907 CARPENTER AVE
DES MOINES, IA
ZIP 50314
Phone: (515) 286-3798
Fax: (515) 286-2033
- Organization
- Public Health or Welfare
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 16D0667028
- CLIA Cert. Type: Public Health Laboratories
- CLIA Exp. Date: 07-17-2026
About POLK COUNTY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Polk County, a provider established in Des Moines, Iowa operating as a Public Health Or Welfare. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588674675 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 251K00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The provider's
- NPI
- 1588674675
- Provider Legal Name
- POLK COUNTY
- Other Organization Name
- Other Name Type
- (6)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1907 CARPENTER AVE DES MOINES, IA 50314
- Location Phone
- (515) 286-3798
- Location Fax
- (515) 286-2033
- Mailing Address
- 1907 CARPENTER AVE DES MOINES, IA 50314
- Mailing Phone
- (515) 875-5815
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-09-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-05-2026
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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
Public Health or Welfare
- Taxonomy Code
- 251K00000X
- Type
- Agencies
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Insure Bronze Premier - EPO
- Medica Insure Bronze Share - EPO
- Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
- Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Insure Gold Share - EPO
- Medica Insure Gold Standard - EPO
- Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Insure Silver Share - EPO
- Medica Insure Silver Standard - EPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0447615 | MEDICAID (05) | IA |
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.
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The "Fee covid-19 vac 14 res" refers to a charge for a specific service related to the COVID-19 vaccine. This could be for administering the vaccine or related care. It's crucial to get vaccinated to protect against the virus. The fee ensures quality service.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsThe Coronavirus Vaccine 14 is an injection designed to protect you from COVID-19. It works by teaching your immune system how to fight the virus. After vaccination, your body is better equipped to combat the virus if exposed, reducing your risk of severe illness. It's a key step in controlling the pandemic.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 16D0667028
- Facility Type
- Public Health Laboratories
- Certificate Effective Date
- July 18, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- July 17, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- MELANIE L. ACKERMAN
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Polk County after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements. This type of certificate is issued to laboratories that perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.
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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 1588674675, 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588674675, enumerated as an "organization" on August 09, 2006.
The provider is located at 1907 CARPENTER AVE DES MOINES, IA 50314 and the phone number is (515) 286-3798.
Public Health or Welfare with taxonomy code 251K00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
