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- 309 Court Ave Ste 836, Des Moines, IA 50309
About Erika Bales
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — psychiatric/mental health, Erika Y. Bales, APRN practices in Des Moines, IA. According to Medicare claims data, Erika cared for 67 Medicare patients across 172 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services, and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes. NPI 1225718588 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (515) 207-2988
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
309 COURT AVE STE 836
Des Moines, IA 50309
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cognitive issues
Mood disorders
- Emotional Numbness
- Menopause Mood Swings and Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Mood swings
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Sleep
Addiction
Addiction & substance use
Anxiety & panic
Attention & learning
Behavioral health
Behavioral issues
Child & adolescent
Cognitive disorders
Crisis & safety
Eating disorders
Medication side effects
Obsessions & compulsions
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
Stress & lifestyle
Trauma & stress
Procedures & services
Addiction treatment
Consultations
Crisis care
Evaluations & paperwork
- Child Psychiatric Evaluation
- Disability Mental Health Evaluation
- Gender-Affirming Mental Health Letter
- Psychiatric Clearance for Surgery
- School Accommodation Evaluation
- Treatment-Resistant Depression Evaluation
- Cognitive Assessment
Evaluations & testing
- ADHD Testing and Diagnosis
- Adolescent Psychiatric Evaluation
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluation
- FMLA and Mental Health Leave Paperwork
- Postpartum Mental Health Screening
- Second Opinion on Mental Health Diagnosis
- DNA drug response testing
- Psychiatric evaluation
Interventional treatments
Medication management
- Antidepressant Prescription
- Antipsychotic Medication Management
- Anxiety Medication Management
- Benzodiazepine Tapering
- Lithium Monitoring and Blood Level Checks
- Long-Acting Antipsychotic Shot
- Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication Management
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Smoking Cessation Medication Visit
- Stimulant Medication Monitoring
- Switching Antidepressants
- Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment
- Weight Management for Psychiatric Med Side Effects
- Lab Work for Psychiatric Medications
- Medication management
- Mood Stabilizer Management
- Sleep Medication Management
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
Therapy
- Somatic Calming and Relaxation Training
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Counseling
- Bereavement counseling
- Insomnia Treatment (CBT-I)
- Suicide safety planning
Therapy & counseling
- Couples and Family Mental Health Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Telehealth
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
172 services · 67 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | Treatment | 90792 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
131 | More often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Erika Y. Bales?
Erika Y. Bales is a nurse practitioner in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Psychiatric/Mental Health”.
NPI registry
What is Erika Y. Bales's address?
Erika Y. Bales is listed at 309 Court Ave Ste 836, Des Moines, IA 50309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Erika Y. Bales?
The number on file is (515) 207-2988. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Erika Y. Bales's NPI number?
Erika Y. Bales's National Provider Identifier is 1225718588. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Erika Y. Bales been practicing?
Erika Y. Bales has 3+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2023. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Erika Y. Bales perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Erika Y. Bales provides treatments such as psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Erika Y. Bales confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Erika Y. Bales. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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