Quick answers
- Does Nicholas Hilpipre accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas Hilpipre accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicholas Hilpipre see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,205 Original Medicare patients and 6,579 services for Nicholas Hilpipre. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas Hilpipre's NPI number?
- 1154529444. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nicholas Hilpipre, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 3,205 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,579 |
| Different services or procedures | 137 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Screening mammography (77067)978 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)977 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)360 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)300 services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)281 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Nicholas Hilpipre works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas Hilpipre at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Buena Vista Regional Medical CenterStorm Lake, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161375
- Grinnell Regional Medical CenterGrinnell, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160147
- Stewart Memorial Community HospitalLake City, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161350
- Trinity Regional Medical CenterFort Dodge, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160016
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160082
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas Hilpipre is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309 (515) 241‑6171
- 1221 Pleasant St, Suite 350Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 226‑9810
- 12368 Stratford Dr, Suite 300Clive, IA 50325 (515) 226‑9810
- 1555 Hull AveDes Moines, IA 50316 (515) 262‑5639
- 1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 343‑1800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas Hilpipre as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Smi Imaging LLC384 clinicians in the group
- Iowa Radiology P C38 clinicians in the group
- Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center36 clinicians in the group
- Iowa Diagnostic Imaging and Procedure Center L C36 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Smi Imaging LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154529444 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians