Heather Back, D.O.
NPI 1750545364 · Family Medicine Physician · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Back, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1750545364).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750545364
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DO-04521 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,660 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 | 278 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 263 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 161 | $83 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 129 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 123 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 111 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 267 | 84 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 229 | 65 |
| Lisinopril | 125 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 102 | 33 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 89 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 89 | 31 |
| Alendronate Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$128 across 1 record (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
- 2008-07-12
- Last updated
- 2023-12-11
- Certified
- 2023-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Back's NPI number?
- Heather Back's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750545364, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Back's specialty?
- Heather Back is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Back located?
- Heather Back's practice location on file with NPPES is 5950 University Ave Ste 220, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8231.
- What is Heather Back's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Back is (515) 875-9410.
- Does Heather Back accept Medicare?
- Heather Back is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Back's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Back's NPI (1750545364) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.