Nishma Pokharel, MD
NPI 1225872096 · Internal Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nishma Pokharel, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1225872096).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225872096
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R-13279 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$243 across 4 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
- 2024-06-25
- Last updated
- 2024-06-25
- Certified
- 2024-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nishma Pokharel's NPI number?
- Nishma Pokharel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225872096, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nishma Pokharel's specialty?
- Nishma Pokharel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nishma Pokharel located?
- Nishma Pokharel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-2613.
- What is Nishma Pokharel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nishma Pokharel is (515) 643-2261.
- Does Nishma Pokharel accept Medicare?
- Nishma Pokharel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nishma Pokharel's NPI active?
- Yes — Nishma Pokharel's NPI (1225872096) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.