Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jacob Nelson, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1831517960
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1215 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 503091416
(503) 494-8211
Mailing address
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park RD
Portland, OR 972393011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 13, 2022
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #MD-44194

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831517960. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
735
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$69,814
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 339 164 $75
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 164 109 $113
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 90 90 $108
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 60 59 $165
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 29 15 $47
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 24 24 $121
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 17 17 $77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 12 12 $63

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in Des Moines Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 6.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
12
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$49
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 12 0 $49

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Jacob Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Jacob Nelson practices Internal Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Jacob Nelson practice?
Dr. Jacob Nelson practices at 1215 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 503091416. Office phone: 5034948211.
What is Dr. Jacob Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Jacob Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831517960, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jacob Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jacob Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jacob Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.