VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA
NPI 1881727048
Registered Nurse - Community Health in Des Moines, IA
NPI Status: Active since March 14, 2007
Contact Information
3000 EASTON BLVD
DES MOINES, IA
ZIP 50317
Phone: (515) 288-1516
Fax: (515) 288-0437
- Organization
- Registered Nurse
- Community Health
- Accepts Insurance
About VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Visiting Nurse Services Of Iowa, a provider established in Des Moines, Iowa operating as a Registered Nurse, focusing in community health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881727048 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 163WC1500X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The provider's
- NPI
- 1881727048
- Provider Legal Name
- VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA
- Other Organization Name
- Other Name Type
- (6)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 3000 EASTON BLVD DES MOINES, IA 50317
- Location Phone
- (515) 288-1516
- Location Fax
- (515) 288-0437
- Mailing Address
- 3000 EASTON BLVD DES MOINES, IA 50317
- Mailing Phone
- (515) 274-3400
- Mailing Fax
- (515) 288-0437
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-14-2007
- Last Update Date
- 09-18-2025
- Code Navigator
A registered nurse (RN) like Visiting Nurse Services Of Iowa coordinates and provides patient care and educates patients about various health conditions. Registered nurses give advice and emotional support to patients and their families. The typical duties of a registered nurse include: assessing patient conditions, record medical histories and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, administer medicines and treatments, consult and collaborate with doctors, operate and monitor medical equipment, teach patients and families how to manage injuries or illnesses, etc.
Registered nurses typically work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare professionals. In some medical teams registered nurses supervise nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and home health aides.
Location Map
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Registered Nurse Community Health
- Taxonomy Code
- 163WC1500X
- Type
- Nursing Service Providers
Group Taxonomy 193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Insure Bronze Premier - EPO
- Medica Insure Bronze Share - EPO
- Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
- Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Insure Gold Share - EPO
- Medica Insure Gold Standard - EPO
- Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
- Medica Insure Silver Share - EPO
- Medica Insure Silver Standard - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Administration of influenza virus vaccine
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
This service was performed 96 times for 96 patientsThe quadrivalent influenza vaccine, derived from cell cultures, is a flu shot that protects against four different flu viruses. It's made in labs using cell cultures instead of eggs, making it a good option for those with egg allergies. It's a crucial tool in preventing the flu.
This service was performed 18 times for 18 patientsThe quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine is a shot given to protect against four strains of the flu virus. This 0.5 ml dosage helps your body develop immunity to the virus. It's an important step in preventing flu-related complications.
This service was performed 73 times for 73 patientsReviews for VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF IOWA
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1881727048, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
DES MOINES, IA 50317
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881727048, enumerated as an "organization" on March 14, 2007.
The provider is located at 3000 EASTON BLVD DES MOINES, IA 50317 and the phone number is (515) 288-1516.
Registered Nurse with taxonomy code 163WC1500X and a focus in Community Health.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medica. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
