NICHOLE TWEDT PA
NPI 1619922465
Physician Assistant in West Des Moines, IA

Q: What is Nichole Twedt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nichole Twedt is 1619922465. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Q: What is Nichole Twedt's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nichole Twedt was last updated on December 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since May 23, 2006PECOS 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: December 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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

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About Nichole Twedt Pa NPPES

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

NICHOLE TWEDT PA (NPI 1619922465) is an individual physician assistant in West Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (001752) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and maintains a secondary practice location in Des Moines.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619922465

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameNICHOLE TWEDTCredential: PA

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 2005

Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 29, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 29, 2022

✔ NPI 1619922465 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 · 001752

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.

6001 WESTOWN PKWY, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213Des Moines, IA 50316-2365 · Phone (515) 224-1414 · Fax (515) 224-5140

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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nichole Twedt Pa 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 ID749209997

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070319000589

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg J3304

Triamcinolone acetonide is a long-lasting, preservative-free steroid injection. It's delivered in tiny, slow-releasing particles (microspheres) to manage inflammation or related conditions. The dose given is 1 mg. It's generally safe with few side effects.

1,760 services25 patients

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702

This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.

416 services55 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

163 services146 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

138 services91 patients

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

132 services123 patients

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

69 services67 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

$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.

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.

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