MS. COURTNEY HEATER P.A.
NPI 1891190401
Physician Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Active since October 24, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1201 PENN AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50316(515) 266-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ms. Courtney Heater P.a. NPPES

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

MS. COURTNEY HEATER P.A. (NPI 1891190401) is an individual physician assistant in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (074808) and active in the NPI registry since October 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891190401
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. COURTNEY HEATERCredential: P.A.
Location Address1201 PENN AVEDes Moines, IA 50316-2339
Mailing Address2815 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310-5554 · (515) 783-6493
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 2015
NPI 1891190401 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in IA · 074808
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1201 PENN AVE, Des Moines, IA 50316

Other Identifiers 2

OtherP01429641IA · Rr Medicare
Medicare PIN719260682IA

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

Ms. Courtney Heater P.a. 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 ID7416279260
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141204002053
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 2

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.
36 services33 patients
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes 99316
Nursing facility discharge management over 30 minutes is a comprehensive process where a healthcare team prepares you for leaving the facility. It involves creating a tailored plan, coordinating care, and ensuring a smooth transition to your next care setting.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160082
Location1200 Pleasant StreetDes Moines, IA 50309 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50316 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Automatic external defibrillator, with integrated electrocardiogram analysis, garment type K0606
DME-Other DME · category DE013N
1 supplier14 claims14 services$2,251.67 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 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
1201 PENN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50316
Internal Medicine
1201 PENN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50316
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1201 PENN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50316
Hospitalist
1201 PENN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50316
Nurse Practitioner
1201 PENN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50316
Pharmacist
1201 PENN AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50316

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 Courtney Heater's NPI number?

The NPI number for Courtney Heater is 1891190401. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2014.

Where is Courtney Heater located?

Courtney Heater practices at 1201 Penn Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. The listed phone number is (515) 266-1000.

What is Courtney Heater's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Courtney Heater enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Courtney Heater 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 Courtney Heater accept?

Health plans from Medica list Courtney Heater 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 Courtney Heater affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Courtney Heater is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Courtney Heater was last updated on April 20, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.