Kristel Howell, ARNP
NPI 1326344789 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristel Howell, ARNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1326344789).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326344789
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L103659 (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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,896 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 335 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 269 | $10 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 254 | $9 |
| Gammaglobulin (immune System Protein) Measurement82784 | 168 | $9 |
| Phosphate Level84100 | 96 | $5 |
| Lactate Dehydrogenase (enzyme) Level83615 | 86 | $6 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 89 | 32 |
| Anastrozole | 87 | 39 |
| Acyclovir | 77 | 19 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 28 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 28 | 15 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 27 | 12 |
| Hydroxyurea | 26 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,233 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (6)
- 1950 Sw Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023-2977Phone: (515) 282-2921Fax: (515) 643-8819
- 1 Saint Joseph DrCenterville, IA 52544-9017Phone: (515) 282-2921Fax: (515) 643-8819
- 12495 University Ave Ste 200Clive, IA 50325-8290Phone: (515) 282-2921Fax: (515) 643-8819
- 110 E Court Ave Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50309-2044Phone: (515) 282-2921Fax: (515) 282-1035
- 204 N 4th Ave E Ste 131Newton, IA 50208-3135Phone: (641) 787-5444Fax: (641) 787-3038
- 404 Jefferson StPella, IA 50219-1257Phone: (641) 628-3832Fax: (641) 682-2764
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-02-02
- Last updated
- 2026-05-11
- Certified
- 2026-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristel Howell's NPI number?
- Kristel Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326344789, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristel Howell's specialty?
- Kristel Howell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kristel Howell located?
- Kristel Howell's practice location on file with NPPES is 411 Laurel St Ste A300, Des Moines, IA 50314-3030.
- What is Kristel Howell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristel Howell is (515) 282-2921.
- Does Kristel Howell accept Medicare?
- Kristel Howell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristel Howell's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristel Howell's NPI (1326344789) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.