Lewis Braster
NPI 1538805437 · Family Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lewis Braster is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1538805437).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538805437
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 36 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | — |
| Omeprazole | 20 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 16 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-05-12
- Last updated
- 2025-04-16
- Certified
- 2025-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lewis Braster's NPI number?
- Lewis Braster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538805437, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lewis Braster's specialty?
- Lewis Braster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lewis Braster located?
- Lewis Braster's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314-1597.
- What is Lewis Braster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lewis Braster is (515) 282-2334.
- Does Lewis Braster accept Medicare?
- Lewis Braster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lewis Braster's NPI active?
- Yes — Lewis Braster's NPI (1538805437) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.