Carissa Wemmie, LISW
Carissa Wemmie is a Clinical Social Worker based in Des Moines, IA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Carissa Wemmie, LISW specializes in social work, serving patients in Des Moines, IA in group practice. She has been in practice for 15+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
20
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practiceData Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Depression.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 25, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Taxonomy: 1041C0700X
Mailing address
Po Box 672, Ankeny, IA 50021-0672
Differs from practice location
Virtual Social Work Care With Carissa Wemmie
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carissa Wemmie for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Des Moines required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carissa Wemmie
NPI records show Dr. Wemmie as active with telehealth listed in Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 576-2415.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carissa Wemmie
Practice Location
500 Locust St Pmb 126, Des Moines, IA 50309-4104
Mailing Address
Po Box 672, Ankeny, IA 50021-0672
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