Quick answers
- Does Nicole M. Bales accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole M. Bales 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 Nicole M. Bales see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 43 Original Medicare patients and 67 services for Nicole M. Bales. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole M. Bales's NPI number?
- 1164155040. 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 Nicole M. Bales, 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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 67 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)57 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis65%
- Heart failure65%
- Atrial fibrillation65%
- Ischemic heart disease63%
Hospitals where Nicole M. Bales works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole M. Bales 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.
- 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 Nicole M. Bales is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1215 Pleasant St, Suite 414Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 241‑5700
- 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 100Des Moines, IA 50316 (515) 263‑2400
- 4480 Utica Ridge RdBettendorf, IA 52722
- 801 Colonial CirNorwalk, IA 50211 (515) 285‑3200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole M. Bales as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation1,246 clinicians in the group
- Central Iowa Hospital Corporation239 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164155040 |
| 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