Quick answers
- Does Nicholas R. Parker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas R. Parker accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicholas R. Parker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 259 Original Medicare patients and 937 services for Nicholas R. Parker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas R. Parker's NPI number?
- 1225593882. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nicholas R. Parker, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 259 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 937 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)124 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)55 services
- Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (52000)52 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)41 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)39 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis46%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)37%
Hospitals where Nicholas R. Parker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas R. Parker at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Broadlawns Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160101
- Knoxville Hospital & ClinicsKnoxville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161355
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
- Monroe County HospitalAlbia, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161342
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160082
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas R. Parker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1202 W Howard StKnoxville, IA 50138 (641) 828‑7211
- 12129 University AveClive, IA 50325 (515) 400‑3550
- 13375 University Ave, Suite 100Clive, IA 50325 (515) 400‑3550
- 1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 343‑1000
- 1755 59th PlWest Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 358‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas R. Parker as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Broadlawns Medical Center306 clinicians in the group
- Knoxville Community Hospital Inc33 clinicians in the group
- Urology Center of Iowa PLLC31 clinicians in the group
- Monroe County Hospital27 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Broadlawns Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225593882 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians