DR. HEATHER LEE BABE M.D.
NPI 1710917026
Family Medicine in Shenandoah, IA

Active since July 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 JACK FOSTER DR, SHENANDOAH, IA 51601(712) 246-7400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Heather Lee Babe M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HEATHER LEE BABE M.D. (NPI 1710917026) is an individual family medicine provider in Shenandoah, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (36911) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Clarinda Regional Health Center, and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710917026
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER LEE BABECredential: M.D.
Location Address1 JACK FOSTER DRShenandoah, IA 51601-4586
Mailing Address300 Pershing AveShenandoah, IA 51601-2355 · (712) 246-1230
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2014
NPI 1710917026 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in IA · 36911 Licensed in NE · 23772
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1 JACK FOSTER DR, Shenandoah, IA 51601

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Heather Lee Babe M.d. 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 ID4385640010
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061019000470, I20080116000043
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
55 services17 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
23 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
21 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Clarinda Regional Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Clarinda, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161352
Location220 Essie Davison DriveClarinda, IA 51632 · Page County
Emergency services

Montgomery County Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Red Oak, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161363
Location2301 Eastern AvenueRed Oak, IA 51566 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Shenandoah Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Shenandoah, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number161366
Location300 Pershing AvenueShenandoah, IA 51601 · Page County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 51601 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers77 claims164 services$6.20 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers24 claims31 services$1.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers22 claims22 services$41.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers15 claims15 services$119.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers19 claims48 services$44.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers26 claims134 services$24.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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
1 JACK FOSTER DR
SHENANDOAH, IA 51601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 JACK FOSTER DR
SHENANDOAH, IA 51601
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 JACK FOSTER DR
SHENANDOAH, IA 51601
Nurse Practitioner
1 JACK FOSTER DR
SHENANDOAH, IA 51601
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 JACK FOSTER DR
SHENANDOAH, IA 51601
Counselor (Mental Health)
1 JACK FOSTER DR
SHENANDOAH, IA 51601
Family Medicine
1 JACK FOSTER DR
SHENANDOAH, IA 51601
Nurse Practitioner
1 JACK FOSTER DR
SHENANDOAH, IA 51601

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 Babe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Babe is 1710917026. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.

Where is Heather Babe located?

Heather Babe practices at 1 Jack Foster Dr, Shenandoah, IA 51601. The listed phone number is (712) 246-7400.

What is Heather Babe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Heather Babe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Babe 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.

What insurance does Heather Babe accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 3 other insurers list Heather Babe 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 Babe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Babe is affiliated with Clarinda Regional Health Center, Montgomery County Memorial Hospital and Shenandoah Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Babe was last updated on May 28, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.