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Who is Dr. Telles Garcia, Cardiologist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Telles Garcia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Telles Garcia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Telles Garcia’s office at (515) 241-5700.
What languages does Dr. Telles Garcia speak?
Dr. Telles Garcia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Telles Garcia treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Telles Garcia diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Telles Garcia. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Which procedures does Dr. Telles Garcia perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Telles Garcia's office.
Does Dr. Telles Garcia accept my insurance?
Dr. Telles Garcia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 241-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Telles Garcia accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Telles Garcia in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Community Partners (AZ)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Group Administrators Ltd
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Telles Garcia's office located?
Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia's Primary Practice
1215 Pleasant St Ste 414
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-5700
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines-Cardiology-Penn Ave
1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 100
Des Moines, IA 50316
What is Dr. Telles Garcia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Telles Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922360726.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Telles Garcia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Telles Garcia
What is Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia's specialty?
Dr. Telles Garcia is a Cardiologist near Des Moines, IA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Telles Garcia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Telles Garcia is affiliated with Unitypoint Health-Methodist West Hospital, Unitypoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Nelson Telles Garcia accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Telles Garcia's office at (515) 241-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nelson Telles Garcia?
Please contact Dr. Telles Garcia's office at (515) 241-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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