Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
- NPI 1922360726
- Accepts Medicare
- 18 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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1215 Pleasant St Ste 414
Des Moines, IA 503091408
(515) 241-5700
fax (515) 241-5780 - Additional location
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1415 Woodland Ave, Suite 140
Des Moines, IA 503093203
(515) 241-5995
fax (515) 241-6576 - Additional location
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1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 711034228
(318) 675-5941 - Mailing address
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1501 Kings Hwy, Cardiology Department
Shreveport, LA 71103
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 19, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Iowa #44968 · Iowa #R9361 · Louisiana #MD.207927
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922360726. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,997
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$245,160
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 1,160 | 947 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 682 | 367 | $91 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 596 | 478 | $8 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 581 | 570 | $64 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 469 | 228 | $74 | |
93016 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 151 | 151 | $20 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 134 | 133 | $13 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 126 | 126 | $72 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 112 | 71 | $119 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 111 | 109 | $121 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Des Moines Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 155. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$862
Transactions
49
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 28 | $295.00 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 5 | $175.88 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $157.84 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 10 | $146.96 | |
| Scpharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $35.12 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $18.36 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $17.43 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $15.89 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,448
Patients
1,443
Total drug cost
$1,001,465
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 858 | 257 | $10,292 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 610 | 165 | $8,857 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 550 | 139 | $2,655 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 544 | 108 | $468,809 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 525 | 142 | $3,220 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 354 | 102 | $3,208 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 346 | 87 | $3,445 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 279 | 81 | $3,697 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 271 | 77 | $4,332 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 222 | 68 | $1,958 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia's medical specialty?
Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia practice?
Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia practices at 1215 Pleasant St Ste 414, Des Moines, IA 503091408. Office phone: 5152415700.
What is Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia's NPI?
Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922360726, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.