Desiree M Hericks, CNM - Medicare Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm) in Council Bluffs, IA

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Desiree M Hericks, CNM is a medicare enrolled "Advanced Practice Midwife" in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She graduated from nursing school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm). She is a member of the group practice Physicians Clinic Inc, Physicians Clinic Inc and her current practice location is 201 Ridge St Ste 312, Council Bluffs, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (712) 396-7880.

Desiree M Hericks is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number B142120) 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 1437523479.

Contact Information

Desiree M Hericks, CNM
201 Ridge St Ste 312,
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4643
(712) 396-7880
(712) 396-7885

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Provider's Profile

Full NameDesiree M Hericks
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Nurse Midwife (cnm)
Experience9 Years
Location201 Ridge St Ste 312, Council Bluffs, 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:
  • Desiree M Hericks graduated from nursing school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437523479
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/13/2015
  • Last Update Date: 07/03/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284932286
  • Enrollment ID: I20160407000361

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Desiree M Hericks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437523479NPI-NPPES
10026211300MedicaidNE
10026480117MedicaidNE
1437523479MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367A00000XAdvanced Practice Midwife B142120 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Methodist Jennie EdmundsonCouncil bluffs, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Physicians Clinic Inc4880506062497
Physicians Clinic Inc4880506062497

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. Desiree M Hericks allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePhysicians Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821049156
PECOS PAC ID: 4880506062
Enrollment ID: O20031105000345

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. Desiree M Hericks 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
Desiree M Hericks, CNM
Po Box 3755,
Omaha, NE 68103-0755

Ph: (402) 354-2100		Desiree M Hericks, CNM
201 Ridge St Ste 312,
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4643

Ph: (712) 396-7880

Reviews and Comments


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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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