Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sylena Blanchard, APRN

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · General Acute Care Hospital · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1194442129
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
700 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 503162302
(515) 263-5612
Additional location
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 503091406
(515) 241-6212
Mailing address
9038 Nw 31St St
Polk City, IA 502262220

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 7, 2023
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LC0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #H171561

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194442129. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
28
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$1,797
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 16 14 $65
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 12 11 $63

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sylena Blanchard's medical specialty?
Dr. Sylena Blanchard practices Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Sylena Blanchard practice?
Dr. Sylena Blanchard practices at 700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 503162302. Office phone: 5152635612.
What is Dr. Sylena Blanchard's NPI?
Dr. Sylena Blanchard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194442129, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sylena Blanchard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sylena Blanchard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sylena Blanchard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.