Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sarah Tallman, D.O. (As of 5-09)
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · West des Moines, IA
- NPI 1487897294
- Accepts Medicare
- 17 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5950 University Ave, Ste 260
West des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 875-9192
fax (515) 875-9151 - Mailing address
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Po Box 424
Des Moines, IA 503020424
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 11, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #DO-04272
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487897294. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,485
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$226,208
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 1,380 | 17 | $23 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 649 | 342 | $121 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 593 | 327 | $8 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 321 | 263 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 280 | 248 | $10 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 272 | 259 | $13 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 258 | 258 | $123 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 233 | 98 | $75 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 188 | 123 | $10 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 179 | 139 | $16 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in West des Moines Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 42× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $16.85 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,952
Patients
799
Total drug cost
$164,882
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 434 | 125 | $5,739 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 406 | 103 | $6,357 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 259 | 71 | $4,258 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 228 | 67 | $3,788 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 201 | 53 | $1,807 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 197 | 51 | $1,818 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 186 | 51 | $1,991 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 171 | 53 | $738 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 162 | 43 | $1,822 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 160 | 47 | $3,481 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sarah Tallman's medical specialty?
Dr. Sarah Tallman practices Internal Medicine Physician in West des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Sarah Tallman practice?
Dr. Sarah Tallman practices at 5950 University Ave, West des Moines, IA 50266. Office phone: 5158759192.
What is Dr. Sarah Tallman's NPI?
Dr. Sarah Tallman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487897294, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sarah Tallman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sarah Tallman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sarah Tallman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.