JOHN MICHAEL WELLS DNP, CRNA
NPI 1629713680
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Des Moines, IA

Active since May 03, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1801 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 282-2200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 27, 2024, May 3, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About John Michael Wells Dnp, Crna NPPES

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

JOHN MICHAEL WELLS DNP, CRNA (NPI 1629713680) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (D179467) and active in the NPI registry since May 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629713680
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN MICHAEL WELLSCredential: DNP, CRNA
Location Address1801 HICKMAN RDDes Moines, IA 50314-1597
Mailing Address9109 Beechwood DrUrbandale, IA 50322-4021 · (515) 480-4852
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 27, 2024
✔ NPI 1629713680 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · D179467
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1801 HICKMAN RD, Des Moines, IA 50314

Accepted 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

John Michael Wells Dnp, Crna 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 ID648711788
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240917002558
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 John Wells reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
1801 HICKMAN RD
Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 518 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1111 6TH AVE
Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 209 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160083
Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Broadlawns Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number160101
Location1801 Hickman RoadDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50314 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
$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.

Family Medicine
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1801 HICKMAN RD, BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Pharmacist
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Occupational Therapist
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Physician Assistant
1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314

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 John Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Wells is 1629713680. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2022.

Where is John Wells located?

John Wells practices at 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 282-2200.

What is John Wells's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is John Wells enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Wells 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 John Wells's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Wells reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Broadlawns Medical Center (Des Moines, IA) and Cep America - Anesthesia PC (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 John Wells's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Wells accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list John Wells 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 John Wells affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Wells is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and Broadlawns Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Wells was last updated on June 27, 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.