Nelson Telles Garcia, MD
NPI 1922360726 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Telles Garcia, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1922360726).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922360726
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R9361 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
4,384 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,140 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 551 | $90 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 443 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 387 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 255 | $118 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,106 | 332 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 739 | 215 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 686 | 138 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 576 | 150 |
| Furosemide | 551 | 154 |
| Lisinopril | 426 | 136 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$862 across 49 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)
- 1415 Woodland AveSuite 140Des Moines, IA 50309-3203Phone: (515) 241-5995Fax: (515) 241-6576
- 1501 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103-4228Phone: (318) 675-5941
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-08
- Last updated
- 2018-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Telles Garcia's NPI number?
- Nelson Telles Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922360726, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Telles Garcia's specialty?
- Nelson Telles Garcia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nelson Telles Garcia located?
- Nelson Telles Garcia's practice location on file with NPPES is 1215 Pleasant St Ste 414, Des Moines, IA 50309-1408.
- What is Nelson Telles Garcia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Telles Garcia is (515) 241-5700.
- Does Nelson Telles Garcia accept Medicare?
- Nelson Telles Garcia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Telles Garcia's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Telles Garcia's NPI (1922360726) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.