Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Vellema, PA-C
Physician Assistant · West des Moines, IA
- NPI 1871961789
- Accepts Medicare
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2900 Westown Pkwy Ste 130
West des Moines, IA 502661315
(515) 224-6065
fax (833) 907-2405
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 25, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #079188
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871961789. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
89
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$8,983
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 35 | 35 | $88 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 27 | 27 | $131 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 15 | 15 | $101 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 12 | 12 | $71 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 32 peers in this city , average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$963
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 12 | $181.62 | |
| ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.) | 9 | $140.32 | |
| Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 5 | $105.02 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 4 | $90.74 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 4 | $76.03 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 3 | $53.63 | |
| Lundbeck LLC | 2 | $46.22 | |
| Almatica Pharma LLC | 1 | $30.15 | |
| IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 1 | $22.82 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. | 1 | $22.62 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $22.50 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 1 | $22.10 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 1 | $21.94 | |
| Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $21.90 | |
| Alkermes, Inc. | 1 | $21.52 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
229
Patients
53
Total drug cost
$2,687
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 32 | 18 | $299 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 31 | 0 | $686 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 24 | 24 | $64 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 23 | 0 | $250 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 23 | 11 | $261 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 23 | 0 | $333 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $97 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $200 |
| Enalapril Maleate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $108 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $192 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Vellema's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Vellema practices Physician Assistant in West des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Vellema practice?
Dr. Nicholas Vellema practices at 2900 Westown Pkwy Ste 130, West des Moines, IA 502661315. Office phone: 5152246065.
What is Dr. Nicholas Vellema's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Vellema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871961789, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Vellema accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Vellema accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Vellema commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.