PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC.
NPI 1598204182
Clinic/Center - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Des Moines, IA

Active since February 16, 2017
4800 AURORA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50310(515) 242-7300(515) 248-1510 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2026, Mar 27, 2017, Feb 16, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Primary Health Care, Inc. NPPES

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

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC. (NPI 1598204182), doing business as Primary Health Care At Hoover/meredith, is a healthcare organization registered as a federally qualified health center (fqhc) in Des Moines, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. The organization lists Nathaniel A Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598204182
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QF0400X
Legal Business NamePRIMARY HEALTH CARE, INC.
Location Address4800 AURORA AVEDes Moines, IA 50310-2903
Mailing Address1200 University Ave Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50314-2355 · (515) 248-1447 · Fax (515) 248-1440
Fax(515) 248-1510
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNathaniel A SimpsonChief Executive Officer · (515) 248-1441
Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1598204182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QF0400X
4800 AURORA AVE, Des Moines, IA 50310

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPrimary Health Care At Hoover/meredith

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Primary Health Care, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by January 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateIowaEnrollment IDO20031106000487Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateJanuary 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

79

Medicare enrollment records show 79 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Primary Health Care, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 67 practice within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 14

Nurse Practitioner26
Family Practice20
Hospitalist7
Internal Medicine7
Clinical Social Worker6
Dentist3
Mental Health Counselor2
Pediatric Medicine2
6 other specialties6

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 79
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1891421202
7555 HICKMAN RD
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 225-7201
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1063277671
7555 HICKMAN RD
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 225-7201
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1639410780
7555 HICKMAN RD
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 225-7201
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669103438
7555 HICKMAN RD
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 225-7201
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.5 mi
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1871588061
1801 HICKMAN RD BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 282-2319
✔ PECOS2.5 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1073176392
5615 NW 86TH ST
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 643-6000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.2 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1750532578
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1043744675
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Mental Health Counselor
NPI 1659636462
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1881668135
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1500
✔ PECOS3.6 mi
Infectious Disease
NPI 1710397179
1200 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 248-1500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.6 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1649387697
4005 NW URBANDALE
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 643-9500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.8 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1982043014
1111 6TH AVE FL 4
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 247-4240
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1487931788
1111 6TH AVE 6 SOUTH
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 247-4240
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Internal Medicine
NPI 1629561030
1111 6TH AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 247-4240
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Hospitalist
NPI 1346687357
1111 6TH AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 247-4240
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1073253696
1111 6TH AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-2261
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Family Practice
NPI 1265008247
1111 6TH AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-2682
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.0 mi
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1932631835
411 LAUREL ST STE A120
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 643-7900
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1598747321
1212 PLEASANT ST SUITE 300
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-8923
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.1 mi
See all 79 clinicians

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

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 Primary Health Care, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Primary Health Care, Inc. is 1598204182. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2017. The provider is doing business as Primary Health Care at Hoover/Meredith.

Where is Primary Health Care, Inc. located?

Primary Health Care, Inc. is located at 4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310. The listed phone number is (515) 242-7300.

What is Primary Health Care, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with taxonomy code 261QF0400X.

Is Primary Health Care, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Primary Health Care, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Primary Health Care, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Iowa, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Primary Health Care, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 79 clinicians in 14 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Primary Health Care, Inc.. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (26), Family Practice (20) and Hospitalist (7). Of these, 67 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Primary Health Care, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Primary Health Care, Inc. 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 Primary Health Care, Inc. was last updated on January 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.