Jennifer Messersmith, PA-C
NPI 1861736340 · Physician Assistant · Grimes, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jennifer Messersmith, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Grimes, IA (NPI 1861736340).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861736340
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 088067 (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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
55 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 55 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $131–$131 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 73 | 17 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 65 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 47 | 18 |
| Zaleplon | 46 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 45 | 12 |
| Zolpidem Tartratebrand: Zolpidem Tartrate Er | 21 | — |
| Ramelteon | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 6601 Sw 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315-6138Phone: (515) 643-9400Fax: (515) 643-9405
- 6601 Sw 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315-6138Phone: (515) 643-9400Fax: (515) 643-9405
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-11-21
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jennifer Messersmith's NPI number?
- Jennifer Messersmith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861736340, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jennifer Messersmith's specialty?
- Jennifer Messersmith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Jennifer Messersmith located?
- Jennifer Messersmith's practice location on file with NPPES is 250 Sw Brookside Dr, Grimes, IA 50111-4900.
- What is Jennifer Messersmith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jennifer Messersmith is (515) 300-3900.
- Does Jennifer Messersmith accept Medicare?
- Jennifer Messersmith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jennifer Messersmith's NPI active?
- Yes — Jennifer Messersmith's NPI (1861736340) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.