Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner
- Gender: Female
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1184011025
Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner
Mental Health Counselor
She is located at 511 Duff Avenue Suite 301 in Ames, IA 50010. Can help patients with the following: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Grief, Life Transitions, Mental Illness, Parenting. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184011025. Appointment can be made via the phone number (515) 815-6466. She is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner, being an mental health counselor, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner.
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Career Counseling
- Child Abuse
- Compassion Fatigue
- Depression
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Isolation
- Life Transitions
- Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
- Mental Illness
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Online Therapy
- Parenting
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Rape and Sexual Assault
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality and Religion
- Stress
- Trauma
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Jul 1, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 45 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Inspire by Medica Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Standard | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Primary Care | UnityPoint Health | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Unitypoint Health Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold HMO | HMO · Gold | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver HMO | HMO · Silver | Wellmark Blue HMO Network | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Mental Health Counselor .
Bills through: Ellyn Nitchals-kellner Lmhc Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner treat?
Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner provides treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Grief, Life Transitions, Mental Illness, Parenting. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner?
Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner's office is located at 511 Duff Avenue Suite 301 in Ames, IA 50010.
Does Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner have affiliation with practices?
Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner is affiliated with Orchard Place Child Guidance Center.
Does Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner accept insurance?
Ellyn Nitchals-Kellner is listed in-network for 71 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter Health, Medica, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.. See the Marketplace plans section for details.