Heather Smith Bueltel, DNP, ARNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, IA

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Heather Smith Bueltel, DNP, ARNP is a medicare enrolled "Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Care" in West Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from nursing school in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc and her current practice location is 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 224-1414.

Heather Smith Bueltel is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number L106408) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1609027234.

Contact Information

Heather Smith Bueltel, DNP, ARNP
6001 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719
(515) 224-1414
(515) 224-5140

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Provider's Profile

Full NameHeather Smith Bueltel
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience16 Years
Location6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Heather Smith Bueltel graduated from nursing school in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609027234
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/01/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/29/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032287578
  • Enrollment ID: I20081010000037

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Heather Smith Bueltel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609027234NPI-NPPES
L106408OtherIAIOWA LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner L-106408 (Iowa)Secondary
364SA2100XClinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Care L106408 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc034514171984

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Heather Smith Bueltel allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameDes Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1255405221
PECOS PAC ID: 0345141719
Enrollment ID: O20040119000163
Entity NameCentral Iowa Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104879576
PECOS PAC ID: 1052229275
Enrollment ID: O20040128001102

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Heather Smith Bueltel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Heather Smith Bueltel, DNP, ARNP
6001 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7702

Ph: (515) 224-1414		Heather Smith Bueltel, DNP, ARNP
6001 Westown Pkwy,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719

Ph: (515) 224-1414

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Phone: 563-265-5161    Fax: 319-243-7684

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