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DOROTHY LIFKA LMSW
NPI 1669552204
Social Worker - Clinical in Des Moines, IA

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
808 5TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50309(515) 244-2267 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dorothy Lifka Lmsw NPPES

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

DOROTHY LIFKA LMSW (NPI 1669552204) is an individual clinical provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (06370) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669552204
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameDOROTHY LIFKACredential: LMSW
Location Address808 5TH AVEDes Moines, IA 50309-1315
Mailing Address3306 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311-3716 · (515) 277-2991
Phone(515) 244-2267
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1669552204 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 06370
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
808 5TH AVE, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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 (PECOS)

Dorothy Lifka Lmsw is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50309 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code NA
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.

JOANNA GILMORE
Social Worker
808 5TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 244-2267
SAPNA RAM DIXON
Psychologist (Clinical)
808 5TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 244-2267
MARTHA DIAZ
Social Worker (Clinical)
808 5TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 244-2267
GLADYS NOLL ALVAREZ L.I.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
808 5TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 244-2267
ANGIE APPELGATE
Social Worker (Clinical)
808 5TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 244-2267
HEATHER OSTERMANN
Counselor (Mental Health)
808 5TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 244-2267
HILARY JOHNSON
Counselor (Mental Health)
808 5TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 244-2267
JILLIAN LAKE
Social Worker (Clinical)
808 5TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Polk County (515) 244-2267

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 Dorothy Lifka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorothy Lifka is 1669552204. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Dorothy Lifka located?

Dorothy Lifka practices at 808 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309. The listed phone number is (515) 244-2267.

What is Dorothy Lifka's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Dorothy Lifka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dorothy Lifka is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Dorothy Lifka accept?

Health plans from Medica list Dorothy Lifka 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 Dorothy Lifka was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.