Karen Itzel Hammes, ARNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Karen Itzel Hammes is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Iowa City, IA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(319) 384-8822Iowa City, IA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IA can see Karen Itzel Hammes, ARNP in person in Iowa City or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2017 — over 13 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).

1 of 89 Nurse Practitioner providers in IASee all Nurse Practitioner in Iowa City13+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 3394dNPPES updated 2017-02-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2557 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245-9556

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

72

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

75

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

622

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $41k

Data 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
60%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Anxiety Disorders
33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Arthritis
29%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Diabetes
25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. 13 years in practice

    Established

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Virtual Nursing Care With Karen Itzel Hammes

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Itzel Hammes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Iowa City 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 Karen Itzel Hammes

Dr. Hammes is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Iowa City, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 384-8822.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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