MidwifeProofVerify any midwife

Iris Simbulan, CNM

CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

Simbulan Midwifery

560 W 168TH ST, New York, NY 10032(212) 305-43186 years practicing
65/100
NPI1265050603

Is Iris Simbulan, CNM a Good Midwife?

Iris Simbulan, CNM has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for midwives in New York. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 12), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.

The most important verification step for any midwife is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Simbulan's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

What to Expect & Cost

Prenatal visits with Iris Simbulan, CNM tend to run longer than a typical OB appointment — often 30–60 minutes — with more time for questions, education, and shared decision-making. Care may take place in a hospital, birth center, or home depending on the practice. With a certified nurse midwife focus, expect care geared toward that area.

Most insurance plans cover care from a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM), frequently at the same level as physician maternity care. Costs for birth-center or home birth with a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) vary widely and may be partly out-of-pocket — global maternity fees commonly range from $3,000–$9,000 depending on setting and region.

These are general ranges, not Iris Simbulan, CNM's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.

Before Your First Visit

  • Confirm the credential typeCNM and CM are nationally certified; CPM credentialing and scope vary by state.
  • Ask about birth setting — hospital, birth center, or home, and what happens if a transfer becomes necessary.
  • Check collaborative care — ask which physician or hospital the midwife works with for higher-risk situations.
  • Verify insurance coverage — confirm the midwife and planned birth setting are covered by your plan.
  • Bring your health history — prior pregnancies and any conditions help shape a safe care plan from the start.

Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Peer Comparison

6

Years practicing

12

Avg in New York

816

midwives in New York

CNM

Credential

Verify License & Discipline

License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New York State Board of Midwifery, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Simbulan's current standing at the source:

Look up on the state board

We link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.

Quick Facts

Focus
Certified Nurse Midwife
Credential
CNM
Gender
Female
NPI Since
07/13/2020

Nearby Midwives