Provider Profile
Erika Y. Bales, APRN
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 207-2988
- Email not available
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
Addiction
- Gambling disorder
- Quitting smoking
- Screen Addiction
Addiction & substance use
- Alcohol use disorder
- Drug addiction
Anxiety & panic
- Agoraphobia
- Anxiety
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Specific phobias
Attention & learning
- ADHD
- Autism
Behavioral health
- Porn addiction
- Self-harm
Behavioral issues
- Anger issues
Child & adolescent
- Oppositional defiant disorder
- Severe Temper Tantrums and Meltdowns
Cognitive disorders
- Dementia
- Executive dysfunction
Cognitive issues
- Brain Fog and Mental Fatigue
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Mild cognitive impairment
Crisis & safety
- Suicidal thoughts
Eating disorders
- Anorexia nervosa
- Binge eating
- Eating disorders
Medication side effects
- Involuntary Twitches from Meds
Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Emotional Numbness
- Menopause Mood Swings and Anxiety
- Mood swings
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Obsessions & compulsions
- Body image issues
- Hoarding
- OCD
- Skin picking and hair pulling
Personality disorders
- Borderline personality disorder
Psychotic disorders
- Delusional disorder
- Hearing Voices and Hallucinations
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
Sleep
- Chronic Nightmares
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
- Neurologic sleep disorders
Stress & lifestyle
- Burnout
- Chronic stress
- Gaslighting and manipulation
Trauma & stress
- Adjustment disorder
- Dissociative disorders
- Illness anxiety disorder
- Prolonged grief disorder
- Trauma
Procedures & services
Addiction treatment
- Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment
- Suboxone Treatment and MAT
- Vivitrol and Naltrexone Treatment
Consultations
- Holistic Mental Health Consultation
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Consultation
Crisis care
- Urgent Psychiatric Consultation
Evaluations & paperwork
- Child Psychiatric Evaluation
- Cognitive Assessment
- Disability Mental Health Evaluation
- Gender-Affirming Mental Health Letter
- Psychiatric Clearance for Surgery
- School Accommodation Evaluation
- Treatment-Resistant Depression Evaluation
Evaluations & testing
- ADHD Testing and Diagnosis
- Adolescent Psychiatric Evaluation
- DNA drug response testing
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluation
- FMLA and Mental Health Leave Paperwork
- Postpartum Mental Health Screening
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Second Opinion on Mental Health Diagnosis
Interventional treatments
- Ketamine Therapy Consultation
- Spravato (Esketamine) Treatment
Medication management
- Antidepressant Prescription
- Antipsychotic Medication Management
- Anxiety Medication Management
- Benzodiazepine Tapering
- Lab Work for Psychiatric Medications
- Lithium Monitoring and Blood Level Checks
- Long-Acting Antipsychotic Shot
- Medication management
- Mood Stabilizer Management
- Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication Management
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Sleep Medication Management
- Smoking Cessation Medication Visit
- Stimulant Medication Monitoring
- Switching Antidepressants
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
- Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment
- Weight Management for Psychiatric Med Side Effects
Telehealth
- Telepsychiatry
Therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Counseling
- Bereavement counseling
- Insomnia Treatment (CBT-I)
- Somatic Calming and Relaxation Training
- Suicide safety planning
Therapy & counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples and Family Mental Health Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.