1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. Iowa
  4. Le Mars
  5. Nurse Practitioner
  6. NPI Profile

CARA R MEINS ARNP
NPI 1598308280
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Le Mars, IA

Active since October 24, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
714 LINCOLN ST NE, LE MARS, IA 51031(712) 546-3398(712) 546-3352 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Cara R Meins Arnp NPPES

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

CARA R MEINS ARNP (NPI 1598308280) is an individual family provider in Le Mars, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (A156613) and active in the NPI registry since October 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Floyd Valley Healthcare, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598308280
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCARA R MEINSCredential: ARNP
Location Address714 LINCOLN ST NELe Mars, IA 51031-3314
Mailing Address2438 Blyburg RdHomer, NE 68030-3025 · (712) 898-9997 · Fax (712) 546-3352
Phone(712) 546-3398
Fax(712) 546-3352
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2019
✔ NPI 1598308280 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · A156613
714 LINCOLN ST NE, Le Mars, IA 51031
Open in Google Maps ↗

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cara R Meins Arnp 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 ID4587099023
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200110001492
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 Cara Meins reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Floyd Valley Healthcare
Same address
Critical Access
714 LINCOLN ST NE
Le Mars, IA 51031
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1104988294 (Iowa)
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326109315 (712) 546-7871

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Floyd Valley Healthcare

Critical Access Hospitals · Le Mars, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161368
Location714 Lincoln St NELe Mars, IA 51031 · Plymouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 51031 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
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 20

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

MRS. GERI L SCHROEDER ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
714 LINCOLN ST NE
LE MARS, IA 51031
Plymouth County (712) 546-3398
DR. SHEILA RAE HOLCOMB M.D.
Family Medicine
714 LINCOLN ST NE
LE MARS, IA 51031
Plymouth County (712) 546-3630
STELZER SURGERY, PC
General Practice
714 LINCOLN ST NE
LE MARS, IA 51031
Plymouth County (712) 546-8744
FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
714 LINCOLN ST NE
LE MARS, IA 51031
Plymouth County (712) 546-7871
DR. STEVEN JOSEPH MEIS M.D.
Family Medicine
714 LINCOLN ST NE
LE MARS, IA 51031
Plymouth County (712) 546-3660
DR. SEAN SUTPHEN DO
Family Medicine
714 LINCOLN ST NE
LE MARS, IA 51031
Plymouth County (712) 546-3677
DR. HEIDI MILLER DO
Family Medicine
714 LINCOLN ST NE
LE MARS, IA 51031
Plymouth County (712) 546-7871
KAY LYNN KOSTERS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
714 LINCOLN ST NE
LE MARS, IA 51031
Plymouth County (712) 546-3650

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 Cara Meins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Meins is 1598308280. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2019.

Where is Cara Meins located?

Cara Meins practices at 714 Lincoln St NE, Le Mars, IA 51031. The listed phone number is (712) 546-3398.

What is Cara Meins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Cara Meins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara Meins 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 Cara Meins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cara Meins reassigns Medicare benefits to Floyd Valley Healthcare (Le Mars, 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 Cara Meins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cara Meins accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Cara Meins 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.

Is Cara Meins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cara Meins is affiliated with Floyd Valley Healthcare.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Meins was last updated on October 24, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.