Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ivy Melgarejo
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Des Moines, IA
- NPI 1518349992
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1215 Pleasant St Ste 100
Des Moines, IA 503091409
(515) 336-6557
fax (515) 461-2223
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 29, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #48007
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518349992. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,437
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$171,607
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 513 | 215 | $74 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 276 | 155 | $117 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 100 | 53 | $67 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 86 | 82 | $120 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 79 | 60 | $128 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 72 | 48 | $166 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 61 | 27 | $274 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 56 | 20 | $330 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 45 | 14 | $274 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 44 | 44 | $154 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Des Moines Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 121. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 1 | $15.09 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
813
Patients
160
Total drug cost
$14,131
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | Generic | 107 | 25 | $754 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 103 | 29 | $578 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 90 | 20 | $822 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 83 | 25 | $632 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 69 | 19 | $517 |
| Bumetanide | Generic | 68 | 16 | $3,852 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 56 | 15 | $1,058 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 49 | 11 | $356 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 36 | 0 | $509 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 28 | 0 | $186 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ivy Melgarejo's medical specialty?
Dr. Ivy Melgarejo practices Nephrology Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Ivy Melgarejo practice?
Dr. Ivy Melgarejo practices at 1215 Pleasant St Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 503091409. Office phone: 5153366557.
What is Dr. Ivy Melgarejo's NPI?
Dr. Ivy Melgarejo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518349992, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ivy Melgarejo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ivy Melgarejo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ivy Melgarejo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.