Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tessa Sandel, ARNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1881053270
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 6Th Avenue, East Tower, Suite B1
Des Moines, IA 503142610
(515) 358-0100
fax (515) 358-0109
Mailing address
Po Box 1475
Des Moines, IA 503051475

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #A130563

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881053270. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
163
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$12,838
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 107 64 $63
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 34 34 $91
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 22 21 $138

In context: peer comparison

Among 34 peers in Des Moines Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
322
Patients
285
Total drug cost
$3,478
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 44 42 $882
Prednisone Generic 34 31 $300
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 31 $280
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 28 28 $156
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 26 25 $354
Tramadol Hcl Generic 23 23 $72
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 21 0 $110
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 18 12 $101
Potassium Chloride Generic 17 17 $394
Dexamethasone Generic 15 15 $175

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Tessa Sandel's medical specialty?
Dr. Tessa Sandel practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Tessa Sandel practice?
Dr. Tessa Sandel practices at 1111 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 503142610. Office phone: 5153580100.
What is Dr. Tessa Sandel's NPI?
Dr. Tessa Sandel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881053270, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tessa Sandel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tessa Sandel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tessa Sandel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.