Kindra Gaulke, ARNP
NPI 1689115263 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Ames, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kindra Gaulke, ARNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Ames, IA (NPI 1689115263).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689115263
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A133625 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,026 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 284 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 268 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 210 | $71 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 169 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 153 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 125 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 230 | 55 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 221 | 53 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 145 | 41 |
| Lisinopril | 135 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 130 | 28 |
| Omeprazole | 122 | 24 |
| Simvastatin | 113 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$59 across 2 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 (1)
- 1005 E Hickman RdWaukee, IA 50263-8720Phone: (515) 987-1511Fax: (515) 987-3218
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-15
- Last updated
- 2024-02-22
- Certified
- 2024-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kindra Gaulke's NPI number?
- Kindra Gaulke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689115263, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kindra Gaulke's specialty?
- Kindra Gaulke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kindra Gaulke located?
- Kindra Gaulke's practice location on file with NPPES is 1018 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-5740.
- What is Kindra Gaulke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kindra Gaulke is (515) 663-8621.
- Does Kindra Gaulke accept Medicare?
- Kindra Gaulke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kindra Gaulke's NPI active?
- Yes — Kindra Gaulke's NPI (1689115263) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.