Leah Nelson
NPI 1568132280 · Family Nurse Practitioner · West Des Moines, IA
Leah Nelson is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1568132280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568132280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A165503 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 40 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 36 | 12 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 32 | — |
| Warfarin Sodium | 26 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 23 | — |
| Furosemide | 23 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$123 across 8 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
- 2021-09-14
- Last updated
- 2024-05-24
- Certified
- 2024-05-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leah Nelson's NPI number?
- Leah Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568132280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leah Nelson's specialty?
- Leah Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Leah Nelson located?
- Leah Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 6000 University Ave Ste 124, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8200.
- What is Leah Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leah Nelson is (515) 241-2020.
- Is Leah Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Leah Nelson's NPI (1568132280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.