Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Heather Smith Bueltel, DNP, ARNP

Individual provider Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist · NPI 1609027234

Heather Smith Bueltel, DNP, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, Iowa. Qualified in 2008, 18 years ago. Practices with Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons PC, a 103-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Iowa.

Years since qualifying
18
Licensed in
IA
In the registry since
2008
What do these letters mean?
DNP — Doctor of Nursing Practice
The highest clinical degree in nursing.
ARNP — Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
The title some states use for an advanced practice nurse.

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Practice location Address checks out

6001 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7719
Phone: (515) 224-1414
Fax: (515) 224-5140
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (primary) Taxonomy 364SA2100X · Licence L106408 (IA)

Record details

NPI number1609027234
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials DNP , ARNP
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 1, 2008
Last updated in NPPESOctober 21, 2024
Certification dateOctober 21, 2024

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2008 (18 years in practice)
Group practice Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Pc — 103 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount