Lori A Brownshield, APRN BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Lori A Brownshield is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in West Des Moines, IA with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(855) 270-3625West Des Moines, IA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 26 years in nursing, Lori a Brownshield, APRN BC is a long-established psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner in West Des Moines. She graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS claims data).

1 of 159 Nurse Practitioner providers in IASee all Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 758dNPPES updated 2024-04-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1501 42nd St Ste 575, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1060

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

74

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

20

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

61

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4k

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 Depression.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Depression
75%

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

Anxiety Disorders
75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
54%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Alzheimer's / Dementia
51%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Arthritis
50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

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. Graduated medical school · 2000

    University of North Dakota School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 24, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in West Des MoinesPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Education & Training

University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

980 S Tower Rd, Fergus Falls, MN 56537-5505

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Lori a Brownshield

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lori a Brownshield for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to West 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 Lori a Brownshield

NPI records show Dr. Brownshield as active with telehealth listed in West Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (855) 270-3625.

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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