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Dr. Nathan Handler, DO
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
- NPI 1437641537
- Accepts Medicare
- 8 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1111 6Th Ave
Des Moines, IA 503142613
(515) 643-2261
fax (515) 643-5802 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1475
Des Moines, IA 503051475
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2018 — 8 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 14, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2018 — 8 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Iowa #DO-05773 · Iowa #R-11258 · Illinois #036.173537
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437641537. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
727
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$70,948
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 237 | 109 | $75 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 178 | 103 | $112 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 127 | 123 | $108 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 81 | 38 | $46 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 73 | 72 | $165 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 31 | 31 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 26 peers in Des Moines Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 137. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
165
Patients
53
Total drug cost
$12,514
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $8,316 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 19 | 19 | $173 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 16 | 0 | $224 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 16 | 0 | $296 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 14 | 11 | $46 |
| Midodrine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $2,605 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 13 | 12 | $34 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $95 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $176 |
| Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $390 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nathan Handler's medical specialty?
Dr. Nathan Handler practices Hospitalist Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Nathan Handler practice?
Dr. Nathan Handler practices at 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 503142613. Office phone: 5156432261.
What is Dr. Nathan Handler's NPI?
Dr. Nathan Handler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437641537, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nathan Handler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nathan Handler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nathan Handler 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.