Kate Tripp, PA-C
NPI 1073949236 · Physician Assistant · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kate Tripp, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1073949236).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073949236
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 002432 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,073 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 390 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 387 | $100 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 366 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 284 | $71 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 175 | $9 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 134 | $18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 914 | 290 |
| Finasteride | 535 | 156 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 260 | 55 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 216 | 48 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 136 | 33 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 133 | 41 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 130 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-09-19
- Last updated
- 2024-08-12
- Certified
- 2024-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kate Tripp's NPI number?
- Kate Tripp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073949236, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kate Tripp's specialty?
- Kate Tripp is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kate Tripp located?
- Kate Tripp's practice location on file with NPPES is 6600 Westown Pkwy Ste 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7710.
- What is Kate Tripp's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kate Tripp is (515) 241-2250.
- Does Kate Tripp accept Medicare?
- Kate Tripp is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kate Tripp's NPI active?
- Yes — Kate Tripp's NPI (1073949236) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.