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Dr. Brian Whyms, DO

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1821440066
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 8 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 6Th Ave
Des Moines, IA 503142613
(515) 643-2261
fax (515) 643-5802

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2024
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (8)
Iowa #DO-05326 · Indiana #02007685A · Minnesota #73220 · Illinois #036165589 · Wisconsin #1865-321 · Ohio #34C.000134 · Michigan #EMC0005157 · Missouri #2024041979

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821440066. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,130
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$149,363
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 367 254 $100
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 190 180 $171
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 185 147 $143
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 167 163 $171
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 108 97 $100
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 67 55 $143
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 17 17 $124
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 17 17 $125
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 12 11 $71

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Des Moines Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$214
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $108.12
Amgen INC. 1 $105.91

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$214

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
8,028
Patients
1,457
Total drug cost
$307,216
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 739 136 $9,211
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 723 91 $201,550
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 696 131 $9,441
Furosemide Generic 675 132 $4,648
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 654 118 $5,281
Gabapentin Generic 572 99 $8,077
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 556 90 $7,967
Sertraline Hcl Generic 535 104 $5,320
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 459 103 $7,079
Trazodone Hcl Generic 435 87 $5,227

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Brian Whyms's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Whyms practices Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Brian Whyms practice?
Dr. Brian Whyms practices at 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 503142613. Office phone: 5156432261.
What is Dr. Brian Whyms's NPI?
Dr. Brian Whyms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821440066, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Whyms accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Whyms accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Whyms commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306); Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99310). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.