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ALYSSA BENJAMIN
NPI 1740989557
Counselor - Mental Health in Des Moines, IA

Active since March 01, 2023PECOS Enrolled
1409 CLARK ST, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 979-3323 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2024, Mar 1, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Alyssa Benjamin NPPES

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

ALYSSA BENJAMIN (NPI 1740989557) is an individual mental health provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (116719) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740989557
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy101YM0800X
Provider Legal NameALYSSA BENJAMIN
Location Address1409 CLARK STDes Moines, IA 50314-1916
Mailing Address1409 Clark StDes Moines, IA 50314-1916
Phone(515) 979-3323
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMarch 1, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1740989557 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyCounselor · Mental HealthBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code101YM0800X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 116719
1409 CLARK ST, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Alyssa Deskin

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Alyssa Benjamin is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID3476021775
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260505003349
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alyssa Benjamin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vermeer Quist Consulting, LLC
6.8 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
1701 48TH ST STE 110&120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538606975 (515) 331-0303

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

LAURI AUXIER CADC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1409 CLARK ST
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-6500
STACEY CRANDALL
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1409 CLARK ST
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-6500
JENNA BRONSON BA
Social Worker
1409 CLARK ST
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-6500
SHAINA GAUL TLMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
1409 CLARK ST
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-6534
DONEVAN ETHAN ROE
Social Worker
1409 CLARK ST
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (480) 773-9370
CHELSEY MARIE SMITH BA
Peer Specialist
1409 CLARK ST
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-6501
MEGAN MCGUIRE CADC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1409 CLARK ST
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-6548
NATALIE F CARDAMONE
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
1409 CLARK ST
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-6500

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 Alyssa Benjamin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alyssa Benjamin is 1740989557. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2023. The provider is also known as Alyssa Deskin.

Where is Alyssa Benjamin located?

Alyssa Benjamin practices at 1409 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 979-3323.

What is Alyssa Benjamin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.

Is Alyssa Benjamin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alyssa Benjamin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alyssa Benjamin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alyssa Benjamin reassigns Medicare benefits to Vermeer Quist Consulting, LLC (West Des Moines, IA). The 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 Alyssa Benjamin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alyssa Benjamin accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Alyssa Benjamin 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 Alyssa Benjamin was last updated on April 8, 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.