LAUREN N. BALES ARNP
NPI 1952194680
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Grinnell, IA

Active since May 26, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
629 WEST ST S STE 500, GRINNELL, IA 50112(641) 658-9078 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2025, May 26, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Lauren N. Bales Arnp NPPES

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

LAUREN N. BALES ARNP (NPI 1952194680) is an individual family provider in Grinnell, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (A182671) and active in the NPI registry since May 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Grinnell Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952194680
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN N. BALESCredential: ARNP
Location Address629 WEST ST S STE 500Grinnell, IA 50112-8175
Mailing Address629 West St S Ste 500Grinnell, IA 50112-8175
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2025
NPI 1952194680 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in IA · A182671
629 WEST ST S STE 500, Grinnell, IA 50112

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

Lauren N. Bales Arnp 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 ID7911412804
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250710003927
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Grinnell Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Grinnell, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160147
Location210 Fourth AvenueGrinnell, IA 50112 · Poweshiek County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50112 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.

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 Lauren Bales's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Bales is 1952194680. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2025.

Where is Lauren Bales located?

Lauren Bales practices at 629 West St S Ste 500, Grinnell, IA 50112. The listed phone number is (641) 658-9078.

What is Lauren Bales's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Lauren Bales enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren Bales 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 Lauren Bales 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 list Lauren Bales 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 Lauren Bales affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Bales is affiliated with Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Bales was last updated on June 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.