Quick answers
- Does Rajalakshmi V. Iyer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rajalakshmi V. Iyer 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 Rajalakshmi V. Iyer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 310 Original Medicare patients and 3,896 services for Rajalakshmi V. Iyer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rajalakshmi V. Iyer's NPI number?
- 1699745760. 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 Rajalakshmi V. Iyer, 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 | 310 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,896 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, infliximab-abda, biosimilar, (renflexis), 10 mg (Q5104)1,430 services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)99 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)72 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)54 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)50 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis41%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Depression27%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Rajalakshmi V. Iyer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rajalakshmi V. Iyer 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.
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
- 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 Rajalakshmi V. Iyer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1378 NW 124th StClive, IA 50325
- 1378 NW 124th St, Suite 200Clive, IA 50325 (515) 288‑6097
- 1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 263‑5770
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rajalakshmi V. Iyer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Gastroenterologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Clive
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clive, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iowa Digestive Disease Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699745760 |
| 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