Somaira Nowsheen, MD PHD
NPI 1003445610 · Dermatology Physician · Waukee, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Somaira Nowsheen, MD PHD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Waukee, IA (NPI 1003445610).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003445610
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-53183 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
510 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 170 | $6 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 70 | $152 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 64 | $82 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 45 | $101 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 44 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 116 | 68 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 47 | 33 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 29 | 26 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 20 | 14 |
| Mupirocin | 15 | 14 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 14 | 11 |
| Hydrocortisone | 11 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,851 across 38 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-06
- Last updated
- 2024-12-27
- Certified
- 2024-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Somaira Nowsheen's NPI number?
- Somaira Nowsheen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003445610, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Somaira Nowsheen's specialty?
- Somaira Nowsheen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Somaira Nowsheen located?
- Somaira Nowsheen's practice location on file with NPPES is 830 Ne Alices Rd, Waukee, IA 50263-8857.
- What is Somaira Nowsheen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Somaira Nowsheen is (515) 875-9766.
- Does Somaira Nowsheen accept Medicare?
- Somaira Nowsheen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Somaira Nowsheen's NPI active?
- Yes — Somaira Nowsheen's NPI (1003445610) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.