Heather Bueltel, DNP, ARNP
NPI 1609027234 · Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Bueltel, DNP, ARNP is a Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1609027234).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609027234
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Clinical Nurse SpecialistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP, ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L106408 (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 tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
64 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 45 | $63 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 19 | $55 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$63 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-01
- Last updated
- 2024-10-21
- Certified
- 2024-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Bueltel's NPI number?
- Heather Bueltel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609027234, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Bueltel's specialty?
- Heather Bueltel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Bueltel located?
- Heather Bueltel's practice location on file with NPPES is 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719.
- What is Heather Bueltel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Bueltel is (515) 224-1414.
- Does Heather Bueltel accept Medicare?
- Heather Bueltel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Bueltel's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Bueltel's NPI (1609027234) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.