Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Barbara Arends, MSW

Social Worker (CMS: Clinical Social Worker) · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1144216177
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1801 Hickman RD, Broadlawns Medical Center
Des Moines, IA 503141505
(515) 282-2319
fax (515) 282-3234

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
104100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #05935

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144216177. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
73
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$6,995
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90837 Psychotherapy, 1 hour 62 15 $94
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 11 11 $109

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Des Moines Social Worker, average services per provider: 126. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Barbara Arends's medical specialty?
Dr. Barbara Arends practices Social Worker in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Barbara Arends practice?
Dr. Barbara Arends practices at 1801 Hickman RD, Des Moines, IA 503141505. Office phone: 5152822319.
What is Dr. Barbara Arends's NPI?
Dr. Barbara Arends's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144216177, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Barbara Arends accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Barbara Arends accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Barbara Arends commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90837); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (HCPCS 90791). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.