Jacob Nelson, M.D.
NPI 1831517960 · Internal Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jacob Nelson, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1831517960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831517960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-44194 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
632 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 283 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 145 | $109 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 93 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 48 | $156 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 24 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-05
- Last updated
- 2022-09-13
- Certified
- 2022-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jacob Nelson's NPI number?
- Jacob Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831517960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jacob Nelson's specialty?
- Jacob Nelson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jacob Nelson located?
- Jacob Nelson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1215 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1416.
- What is Jacob Nelson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jacob Nelson is (503) 494-8211.
- Does Jacob Nelson accept Medicare?
- Jacob Nelson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jacob Nelson's NPI active?
- Yes — Jacob Nelson's NPI (1831517960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.