Quick answers
- Does Nicole Kauppila accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole Kauppila 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 Kauppila see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 536 services for Nicole Kauppila. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole Kauppila's NPI number?
- 1205977535. 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 Kauppila, 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 | 93 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 536 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)109 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)91 services
- Training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes (97760)89 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)80 services
- Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes (97165)71 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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure60%
- Arthritis45%
- Depression30%
- Diabetes26%
- Osteoporosis25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole Kauppila is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 450 Laurel St, Suite ADes Moines, IA 50314 (515) 247‑8400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole Kauppila as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC69 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, Iowa →
Other occupational therapists in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205977535 |
| 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
- 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