Quick answers
- Does Nelson A. Telles Garcia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nelson A. Telles Garcia 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 Nelson A. Telles Garcia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,918 Original Medicare patients and 4,698 services for Nelson A. Telles Garcia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nelson A. Telles Garcia's NPI number?
- 1922360726. 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 Nelson A. Telles Garcia, 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 | 1,918 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,698 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,372 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)806 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)512 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)416 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician (93016)126 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Atrial fibrillation36%
Hospitals where Nelson A. Telles Garcia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nelson A. Telles Garcia 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.
- Clarke County HospitalOsceola, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161348
- Grinnell Regional Medical CenterGrinnell, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160147
- Lucas County Health CenterChariton, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161341
- 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 Nelson A. Telles Garcia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 16; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 101 SE Destination Dr, Family Med GrimesGrimes, IA 50111 (515) 986‑4524
- 1215 Pleasant St, Suite 414Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 241‑5700
- 2301 E 14th St, Family Med ParksDes Moines, IA 50316 (515) 262‑0404
- 2515 Grand Prairie PkwyWaukee, IA 50263 (515) 644‑9000
- 2720 8th St SWAltoona, IA 50009 (515) 967‑0133
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nelson A. Telles Garcia as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation1,246 clinicians in the group
- Central Iowa Hospital Corporation239 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Iowa →
Other cardiologists in Grimes
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grimes, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922360726 |
| 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