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Nurse Practitioner

Barbara Heck, NP

Works at hospitals in Des Moines, IA · Iowa

Summary

Barbara Heck, NP (Nurse Practitioner) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Des Moines, IA. NPI 1477531606. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Barbara Heck, 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

Nurse PractitionerPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Mercy Clinics IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Barbara Heck work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Barbara Heck at 1 hospital: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Barbara Heck see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Johnston, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Barbara Heck's specialty?
Medicare lists Nurse Practitioner as the primary specialty.
Does Barbara Heck accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barbara Heck 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.
What is Barbara Heck's NPI number?
1477531606. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Barbara Heck works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Barbara Heck at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Barbara Heck is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 5615 NW 86th StJohnston, IA 50131

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Barbara Heck as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Mercy Clinics Inc443 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse practitioners in Johnston

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

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Clinician information

CredentialNP
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477531606
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Sources

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