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HEATHER SMITH BUELTEL DNP, ARNP
NPI 1609027234
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Care in West Des Moines, IA

Active since October 01, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6001 WESTOWN PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 224-1414(515) 224-5140 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 29, 2022, Nov 26, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Heather Smith Bueltel Dnp, Arnp NPPES

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

HEATHER SMITH BUELTEL DNP, ARNP (NPI 1609027234) is an individual acute care provider in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (L106408) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609027234
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy364SA2100X
Provider Legal NameHEATHER SMITH BUELTELCredential: DNP, ARNP
Location Address6001 WESTOWN PKWYWest Des Moines, IA 50266-7719
Mailing Address6001 Westown PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266-7702 · (515) 224-1414 · Fax (515) 224-5140
Phone(515) 224-1414
Fax(515) 224-5140
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateOctober 1, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 21, 2024
✔ NPI 1609027234 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinical Nurse Specialist · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code364SA2100X
License✔ Licensed in IA · L106408
6001 WESTOWN PKWY, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Heather Anne Smith Dnp, Arnp

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, 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

Heather Smith Bueltel Dnp, 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 ID9032287578
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081010000037
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Heather Bueltel reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC
Same address
Orthopaedic Surgery
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255405221 (515) 224-1414
Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
0.3 mi
Mental Health
6000 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 545 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114969086 (515) 241-2300

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
45 services45 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50266 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

NIKKI SUZETTE WILLIAMS PA-C
Physician Assistant
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 224-1414
BRADLEY REED CARROLL PA-C
Physician Assistant
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 224-1414
MRS. PAULA ELIZABETH STAGEMAN ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 224-1414
SETH FRANCIS HOCKADAY PA-C
Physician Assistant
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 224-1414
JACY NUNEZ PA-C
Physician Assistant
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 224-1414
MOLLIE MARGARET MORTENSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 224-1414
KYLEE METZGER PA-C
Physician Assistant
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 224-1414
DR. NICHOLAS J. HONKAMP M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Dallas County (515) 224-1414

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 Heather Bueltel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Bueltel is 1609027234. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 1, 2008. The provider is also known as Heather Anne Smith Dnp, Arnp.

Where is Heather Bueltel located?

Heather Bueltel practices at 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 224-1414.

What is Heather Bueltel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinical Nurse Specialist, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 364SA2100X.

Is Heather Bueltel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Bueltel 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 organizations bill Medicare for Heather Bueltel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Bueltel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC (West Des Moines, IA) and Central Iowa Hospital Corporation (West Des Moines, IA). Each 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 Heather Bueltel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Bueltel accept?

Health plans from Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Heather Bueltel 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 Heather Bueltel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Bueltel is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Bueltel was last updated on October 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.