NELSON A. TELLES GARCIA MD – NPI #1922360726
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

NELSON TELLES GARCIA is a physician located in DES MOINES, IA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922360726 to NELSON TELLES GARCIA on June 08, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Nov 19, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for NELSON TELLES GARCIA below.

NPI Profile for
NELSON A. TELLES GARCIA

NPI Number
1922360726
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NELSON A. TELLES GARCIA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1215 PLEASANT ST STE 414
DES MOINES, IA 50309-1408
Phone: (515) 241-5700 Fax: (515) 241-5780
2 Other location(s):
1415 Woodland Ave
Suite 140
Des Moines, IA 50309-3203
Phone: (515) 241-5995
Fax: (515) 241-6576
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
Phone: (318) 675-5941
Mailing address
1501 KINGS HWY
CARDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Phone: (318) 675-5941 Fax: (318) 675-5686
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 IA 44968
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 IA R9361

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
NELSON TELLES GARCIA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL
      800 S FILLMORE ST
      OSCEOLA, IA 50213
    • DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL
      610 TENTH STREET
      PERRY, IA 50220
    • GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      210 FOURTH AVENUE
      GRINNELL, IA 50112
    • MERCYONE DES MOINES MEDICAL CENTER
      1111 6TH AVE
      DES MOINES, IA 50314
    • UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI
      1200 PLEASANT STREET
      DES MOINES, IA 50309

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