Nicholas Rains, PA-C
NPI 1124418363 · Physician Assistant · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Rains, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1124418363).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124418363
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 092493 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
121 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $71 |
| Professional Service for Multiple Injections of Allergen95117 | 17 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 13 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 11 | $101 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$101 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 25 | 25 |
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 no Part D record, 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.
$767 across 36 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 101 E J Ave Ste 120Grundy Center, IA 50638-2004Phone: (319) 824-6945
- 5950 University Ave Ste 105West Des Moines, IA 50266-7756Phone: (515) 875-9070
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-01-26
- Last updated
- 2024-09-28
- Certified
- 2024-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Rains's NPI number?
- Nicholas Rains's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124418363, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Rains's specialty?
- Nicholas Rains is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Rains located?
- Nicholas Rains's practice location on file with NPPES is 5901 Westown Pkwy Ste 250, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8273.
- What is Nicholas Rains's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Rains is (515) 410-9400.
- Does Nicholas Rains accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Rains is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Rains's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Rains's NPI (1124418363) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.