Provider Profile
Karen R. Ahrens, PSYD LP
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ahrens
Listed in the NPI registry as a clinical psychologist, Karen R. Ahrens, PSYD LP practices in West Des Moines, IA. Karen is also listed as specializing in psychologist — clinical and psychologist. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 275 services to 44 patients. The services billed most often include psychotherapy, 45 minutes and psychotherapy, 30 minutes. NPI 1215919725 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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) 222-1999
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1200 VALLEY WEST DR SUITE 707
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Concerns and Conditions Addressed
Within Clinical Psychology 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
Most searched conditions
Abuse & trauma
Addiction
Anxiety
Behavioral
Child & adolescent
Cognitive
Dissociative
Eating & Body Image
Health & Pain
Identity
Interpersonal
Life transitions
Mood & Emotion
- Anger issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Illness anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Postpartum depression
- Social anxiety disorder
- Specific phobias
Neurodevelopmental
Personal Growth
Personality
Self-harm & crisis
Sensory & neurological
Severe mental illness
Sleep
Stress & Lifestyle
Stress & lifestyle
Work & identity
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Assessments
Behavioral Interventions
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Anger management
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Exposure and response prevention (ERP)
- Habit reversal training
- Prolonged exposure therapy
Brain-based therapies
Child & adolescent
Crisis & safety
Group Programs
Individual therapy
Interpersonal
Mind-Body
Parenting & Support
Psychodynamic & Integrative
- Internal family systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Schema Therapy
Relationship & family
Skill building
Sleep & Health
Specialized therapy
Stress & Lifestyle
Testing & evaluation
- ADHD Evaluation
- Bariatric Surgery Evaluation
- Emotional Support Animal Evaluation
- Forensic psychological evaluation
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Psychoeducational Testing
Therapy formats
Trauma therapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
275 services · 44 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy, 45 minutes | Treatment | 90834 |
182 | As often as other peers in Clinical Psychologist |
| Psychotherapy, 30 minutes | Treatment | 90832 |
93 | As often as other peers in Clinical Psychologist |
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 clinical psychologists in West Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ahrens's specialty?
Dr. Ahrens is a clinical psychologist in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ahrens?
Dr. Ahrens is listed at 1200 Valley West Dr Suite 707, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ahrens?
The number on file is (515) 222-1999. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ahrens?
Dr. Ahrens's National Provider Identifier is 1215919725. 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
What is Dr. Ahrens's medical education?
Dr. Ahrens attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ahrens have?
Dr. Ahrens has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ahrens known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ahrens provides treatments such as psychotherapy, 45 minutes and psychotherapy, 30 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Ahrens's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ahrens. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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