Mrs Karen Lynn Hunke, ARNP, FNP-C - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Ames, IA

Mrs Karen Lynn Hunke, ARNP, FNP-C is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Ames, Iowa. She graduated from nursing school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Iowa Dermatology Clinic Plc and her current practice location is 2010 Philadelphia St, Suite #1, Ames, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 232-8844.

Mrs Karen Lynn Hunke is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number A-113362) 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 1487648705.

Contact Information

Mrs Karen Lynn Hunke, ARNP, FNP-C
2010 Philadelphia St, Suite #1,
Ames, IA 50010-8784
(515) 232-8844
(515) 232-8855

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMrs Karen Lynn Hunke
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience19 Years
Location2010 Philadelphia St, Ames, 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:
  • Mrs Karen Lynn Hunke graduated from nursing school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487648705
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/26/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719080258
  • Enrollment ID: I20070321000328

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Karen Lynn Hunke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487648705NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family A-113362 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Iowa Dermatology Clinic Plc296139471320

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. Mrs Karen Lynn Hunke allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameIowa Dermatology Clinic Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679687081
PECOS PAC ID: 2961394713
Enrollment ID: O20040326000335

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. Mrs Karen Lynn Hunke 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
Mrs Karen Lynn Hunke, ARNP, FNP-C
2010 Philadelphia St, Suite #1,
Ames, IA 50010-8784

Ph: (515) 232-8844
Mrs Karen Lynn Hunke, ARNP, FNP-C
2010 Philadelphia St, Suite #1,
Ames, IA 50010-8784

Ph: (515) 232-8844

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