Overview
Jennifer “Jenny” West is a supportive and compassionate psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over three decades of nursing experience. Her commitment to mental health care began in adolescence when she supported her father through an outpatient alcohol treatment program. That early exposure inspired her life-long dedication to helping others through difficult times. She now enjoys providing care to children and their families, as well as adults struggling with stressors and mood issues.
Jenny began her career as an RN in mental health and oncology before earning her Master of Science in Nursing from Allen College. She is dual-trained in Family Practice and Psychiatry and later completed a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner post-master’s certificate. Her approach to psychiatric care blends evidence-based practices with deep empathy, supporting the whole person–mind, body, and spirit.
Jenny also has a background working with developmentally and intellectually challenged individuals. She enjoys nurturing all forms of life, whether human, plant, or pet.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Postpartum Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
1701 48th St, 110, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Additional Areas of Focus
West has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care
Jonathan Smith, ARNP, specializes in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at MercyOne Des Moines Pulmonary & Critical Care in Des Moines, Iowa. Smith, NP is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Asthma. Smith, NP is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Des Moines
Mary Runkel is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Runkel, NP is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Runkel, NP is currently accepting new patients.
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines
Mark Tannenbaum, MD, specializes in Cardiology at MercyOne Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines in West Des Moines, Iowa. Tannenbaum, NP is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Atherectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Tannenbaum, NP is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jenny West, NP
How do I make an appointment with Jenny West, NP?
You can book an appointment with Jenny West, NP by calling their office at 515-514-1186. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
What conditions does Jenny West, NP specialize in?
While Jenny West, NP is a Nurse Practitioner, they have specific expertise in Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Postpartum Depression. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nurse Practitioner.
Does Jenny West, NP accept my insurance?
Jenny West, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-514-1186 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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