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KATHARINE M. TURPIN NP-C
NPI 1811145691
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Des Moines, IA

Active since September 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
6500 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100, DES MOINES, IA 50324(515) 279-1959(515) 289-0888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 21, 2025, Mar 10, 2020, Mar 29, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Katharine M. Turpin Np-c NPPES

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

KATHARINE M. TURPIN NP-C (NPI 1811145691) is an individual adult health provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (H-140058) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811145691
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X
Provider Legal NameKATHARINE M. TURPINCredential: NP-C
Location Address6500 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100Des Moines, IA 50324-1607
Mailing Address1501 50th St Ste 110West Des Moines, IA 50266-5940 · (515) 237-3974 · Fax (888) 503-7693
Phone(515) 279-1959
Fax(515) 289-0888
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateSeptember 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 21, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1811145691 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · H-140058✔ Licensed in IL · 209.007211
6500 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 100, Des Moines, IA 50324
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Other Identifiers 5

Other64070153IA · Amerihealth Caritas
OtherBCBSIA · 1457304446
Medicaid1811145691IA
Medicaid1457304446IA
OtherAMERIGROUPIA · 3134311

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.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

Katharine M. Turpin Np-c 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 ID8224195284
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150727000542
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Katharine Turpin reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Metro Geriatric Services 2 LLC
3.3 mi
Geriatric Medicine
1401 50TH ST STE 100
West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629861679 (515) 225-7132
Metro Geriatric Services
5.6 mi
Geriatric Medicine
7755 OFFICE PLAZA DR N STE 190
West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174933998 (515) 225-7132
Cogent Healthcare Of Iowa, PC
109 mi
Internal Medicine
701 10TH ST SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 153 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982654497 (319) 861-7803
Provider Partners Care Management LP
904 mi
Nurse Practitioner
8820 COLUMBIA 100 PKWY STE 430
Columbia, MD 21045
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013348028 (443) 275-9800

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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 nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
725 services158 patients
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
483 services136 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
116 services82 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
51 services35 patients
Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99350
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits a patient's home for a check-up or treatment. The visit typically lasts for about an hour. This service is especially beneficial for patients who may have difficulty traveling to a healthcare facility.
33 services24 patients
Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99344
A new patient home visit is a comprehensive service where a healthcare professional visits your home for about an hour. This visit includes an overall health assessment, discussion about your medical history, and planning for future healthcare needs. The goal is to understand your health status and provide personalized care.
30 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mary Greeley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ames, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number160030
Location1111 Duff AvenueAmes, IA 50010 · Story County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Greene County Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Jefferson, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161325
Location1000 West Lincoln WayJefferson, IA 50129 · Greene County
Emergency services

Boone County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Boone, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161372
Location1015 Union StreetBoone, IA 50036 · Boone County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50324 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

11.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0
Cost36.77

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$16.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$106.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$38.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Katharine Turpin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katharine Turpin is 1811145691. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 4, 2008.

Where is Katharine Turpin located?

Katharine Turpin practices at 6500 University Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50324. The listed phone number is (515) 279-1959.

What is Katharine Turpin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Is Katharine Turpin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katharine Turpin 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 Katharine Turpin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katharine Turpin reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Metro Geriatric Services 2 LLC (West Des Moines, IA), Metro Geriatric Services (West Des Moines, IA), Cogent Healthcare Of Iowa, PC (Cedar Rapids, IA) and Provider Partners Care Management LP (Columbia, MD). 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 Katharine Turpin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katharine Turpin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Oscar Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Katharine Turpin 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 Katharine Turpin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katharine Turpin is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Greene County Medical Center and Boone County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katharine Turpin was last updated on November 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.