Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Southard, D.O.

Vascular Surgery Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · West des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1124281902
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5950 University Ave, Ste 231
West des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9090
fax (515) 875-9312
Mailing address
Po Box 424
Des Moines, IA 503020424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 11, 2024
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0129X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #DO-04402

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124281902. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,066
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$354,894
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 336 248 $84
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 281 233 $62
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 210 199 $173
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 144 131 $110
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 108 98 $223
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 107 104 $174
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes 102 26 $10
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 98 77 $116
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 78 78 $105
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 76 76 $20

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in West des Moines Vascular Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 62. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$11,808
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 17 $11,747.98
Abbott Laboratories 1 $16.99
LeMaitre Vascular, INC. 1 $14.42
Teleflex LLC 1 $14.37
Inari Medical, INC. 1 $13.98

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$11,200
Food and Beverage
$608

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
606
Patients
105
Total drug cost
$65,352
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 465 93 $5,330
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 64 12 $44,591
Cilostazol Generic 28 0 $453
Enoxaparin Sodium Generic 18 0 $4,621
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 16 0 $135
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 15 0 $10,222

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicholas Southard's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Southard practices Vascular Surgery Physician in West des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Southard practice?
Dr. Nicholas Southard practices at 5950 University Ave, West des Moines, IA 50266. Office phone: 5158759090.
What is Dr. Nicholas Southard's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Southard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124281902, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Southard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Southard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Southard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (HCPCS 93922); Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.