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Mental Health Counselor

Benjamin J. Kolars

Sees patients in Ankeny, IA · Iowa

Summary

Benjamin J. Kolars (Mental Health Counselor) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Ankeny, IA. NPI 1437792793. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Benjamin J. Kolars, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Mental Health CounselorPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
MaleGender (as listed)
Better Days Mental Health PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Benjamin J. Kolars see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Ankeny, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Benjamin J. Kolars's specialty?
Medicare lists Mental Health Counselor as the primary specialty.
Does Benjamin J. Kolars accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin J. Kolars accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Benjamin J. Kolars offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin J. Kolars offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Benjamin J. Kolars?
(515) 346-3999, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Benjamin J. Kolars's NPI number?
1437792793. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Benjamin J. Kolars is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin J. Kolars as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Better Days Mental Health PC12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other mental health counselors in Ankeny

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ankeny, IA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437792793
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians