Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristel Howell, ARNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1326344789
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 6 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
411 Laurel St Ste A300
Des Moines, IA 503143030
(515) 282-2921
fax (515) 643-8819
Additional location
1 Saint Joseph Dr
Centerville, IA 525449017
Additional location
110 E Court Ave Ste 200
Des Moines, IA 503092044
fax (515) 282-1035
Show 3 more locations
Additional location
12495 University Ave Ste 200
Clive, IA 503258290
Additional location
1950 Sw Magazine RD
Ankeny, IA 500232977
Additional location
404 Jefferson St
Pella, IA 502191257
(641) 628-3832
fax (641) 682-2764
Mailing address
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 18, 2025
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LA2100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #L103659

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326344789. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,776
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$22,519
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 288 122 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 224 117 $10
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 222 108 $8
82784 Gammaglobulin (immune system protein) measurement 126 31 $9
84100 Phosphate level 118 82 $5
83615 Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level 117 80 $6
84550 Uric acid level, blood 117 80 $4
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level 63 44 $13
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin b-12) level 62 45 $15
83540 Iron level 62 44 $6

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Des Moines Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,233
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
BeiGene USA, INC. 1 $900.00
Abbvie INC. 1 $131.25
Amgen INC. 1 $102.50
Pfizer INC. 1 $99.00

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$1,031
Food and Beverage
$103
Education
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
509
Patients
145
Total drug cost
$38,381
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Anastrozole Generic 128 44 $2,889
Letrozole Generic 63 25 $1,512
Acyclovir Generic 56 11 $952
Tamoxifen Citrate Generic 38 17 $1,355
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 32 0 $28,945
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 32 27 $352
Tramadol Hcl Generic 26 0 $318
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 25 21 $199
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 20 0 $236
Hydroxyurea Generic 17 0 $376

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kristel Howell's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristel Howell practices Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Kristel Howell practice?
Dr. Kristel Howell practices at 411 Laurel St Ste A300, Des Moines, IA 503143030. Office phone: 5152822921.
What is Dr. Kristel Howell's NPI?
Dr. Kristel Howell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326344789, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristel Howell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristel Howell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristel Howell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.