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KARI WARD CNM
NPI 1730176371
Advanced Practice Midwife in Des Moines, IA

Q: What is Kari Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kari Ward is 1730176371. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2005.

Q: What is Kari Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kari Ward was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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 September 29, 2005PECOS Enrolled

1801 HICKMAN RD, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 282-2319(515) 282-3234 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Kari Ward Cnm NPPES

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

KARI WARD CNM (NPI 1730176371) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (B085744) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730176371

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367A00000X

Provider Legal NameKARI WARDCredential: CNM

Location Address1801 HICKMAN RDDes Moines, IA 50314-1505

Mailing Address1801 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314-1505 · (515) 282-2319 · Fax (515) 282-3234

Phone(515) 282-2319

Fax(515) 282-3234

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1730176371 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367A00000X

License✔ Licensed in IA · B085744

Definition

Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.

1801 HICKMAN RD, Des Moines, IA 50314

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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 (PECOS)

Kari Ward Cnm 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 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

$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.

MATTHEW HELMICK WILLIAMS D.O.

Family Medicine

1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Polk County (515) 282-5640

ALEX YEONWOO KIM DO

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Polk County (515) 282-2200

CAMERON MATTHIAS GREINER DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Polk County (515) 282-2200

MARK DYKEN MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Polk County (515) 282-2200

KELLI GREEN MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

1801 HICKMAN RD, BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Polk County (515) 282-2319

KATRINA COEN

Pharmacist

1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Polk County (515) 282-2378

NICOLE RENEE SLIVA OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Polk County (515) 282-5621

GARY HUDSON PA-C

Physician Assistant

1801 HICKMAN RD
DES MOINES, IA 50314

Polk County (515) 282-2319

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 Kari Ward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kari Ward is 1730176371. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2005.

Where is Kari Ward located?

Kari Ward practices at 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 282-2319.

What is Kari Ward's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Kari Ward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kari Ward is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Kari Ward accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 2 other insurers list Kari Ward 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 Kari Ward was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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.