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Rheumatology

Kristin L. Harts, MD

Works at hospitals in Grinnell, IA · Des Moines, IA · Albia, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Kristin L. Harts, MD is a rheumatologist at 8421 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322. Phone: (515) 270-7222. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristin L. Harts had 349 Original Medicare patients and 46,862 services. NPI 1871608091. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristin L. Harts, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kristin L. Harts accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin L. Harts 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 Kristin L. Harts see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 349 Original Medicare patients and 46,862 services for Kristin L. Harts. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristin L. Harts's NPI number?
1871608091. 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 Kristin L. Harts, 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 patients349
Services billed to Medicare46,862
Different services or procedures83
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)17,600 services
  2. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)6,780 services
  3. Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (J3111)3,780 services
  4. Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)2,360 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)360 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).

  • Osteoporosis73%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • Arthritis62%
  • High blood pressure59%
  • Depression27%
  • Anxiety23%

Hospitals where Kristin L. Harts works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristin L. Harts 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristin L. Harts is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristin L. Harts as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center PC15 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Urbandale

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

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Other clinicians in Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871608091
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians