Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth M. Preston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth M. Preston 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 Elizabeth M. Preston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 185 Original Medicare patients and 960 services for Elizabeth M. Preston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth M. Preston's NPI number?
- 1790721686. 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 Elizabeth M. Preston, 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 | 185 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 960 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)167 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)95 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)91 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)65 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)60 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes32%
- Depression31%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Elizabeth M. Preston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elizabeth M. Preston 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.
- MercyOne Newton Medical CenterNewton, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160032
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth M. Preston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1319 NW 32nd StAnkeny, IA 50023 (515) 865‑4291
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth M. Preston as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Frontline Dermatology LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Ankeny
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ankeny, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Frontline Dermatology LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790721686 |
| 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