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Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD

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(Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: heart valve disease, cardiomyopathy, echocardiogram (echo), and more.

6000 University Avenue Suite A20
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 241-2330

Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD is a cardiologist in Des Moines, IA specializing in adult cardiology. Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, Houston Methodist West Hospital, CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital and Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

1215 Pleasant Street Suite 414
Des Moines, IA 50309

Address:

6000 University Avenue Suite A20
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Some issues Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

cardiac procedures	206
doctor visit	137
hospital care	184
inpatient care	185
minimally invasive procedures	13
stress testing	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	215
vascular procedures	65

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	82
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	25
blood draw	14
cardiac procedures	1035
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	870
hospital care	820
inpatient care	807
minimally invasive procedures	44
nuclear scan	124
outpatient care	13
stress testing	387
ultrasound (sonogram)	847
vascular procedures	223

**Gender**
Male	737
Female	858

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1507
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	649
From 75 to 84	526
85 and over	285
Less than 65	135

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	55
blood draw	11
cardiac procedures	889
cardioversion	18
doctor visit	980
hospital care	651
inpatient care	629
lab tests	18
minimally invasive procedures	27
nuclear scan	94
outpatient care	22
stress testing	289
ultrasound (sonogram)	671
vascular procedures	125

**Gender**
Male	690
Female	783

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1395
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	586
From 75 to 84	493
85 and over	271
Less than 65	123

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD treated as a cardiologist in Des Moines, IA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	11
ambulatory monitoring	40
blood draw	14
cardiac procedures	958
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	993
hospital care	749
inpatient care	734
lab tests	18
minimally invasive procedures	37
nuclear scan	131
outpatient care	20
pelvic imaging	11
stress testing	293
ultrasound (sonogram)	838
vascular procedures	196

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD.

**Gender**
Female	187
Male	167

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	335
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	63
75 to 84	117
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	142

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	4
Dementia	4

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Louisiana.

Residency: University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

Houston Methodist West Hospital

CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

Grinnell Regional Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$1,593 LifeVest $1,593
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,419 WATCHMAN Access System $1,319	GENERAL - THERAPIES $47	Brady Generator $32	ACUITY BREAK-AWAY LEAD DELIVERY SYSTEM $21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$822 ENTRESTO $659	LEQVIO $162
Abbott Laboratories	$574 CardioMEMS HF System $213	Xience Alpine cornary stent system $80	CardioMEMS $71	Confirm Rx $45	Ensite Cardiac Mapping System $44	Other $122
Pfizer Inc.	$475 ELIQUIS $241	VYNDAQEL $204	PAXLOVID $31
Other	$2,590 XARELTO $319	JARDIANCE $227	Resolute $194	Repatha $160	Carto 3 System $138	Other $1,553

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,558
Education	$595
Travel and Lodging	$320

Biography

Dr. Nelson Telles is an adult cardiology specialist in Des Moines, IA and West Des Moines, IA. In addition to English, Dr. Telles speaks Spanish. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Telles include heart valve disease, cardiomyopathy, and echocardiogram (echo). His professional affiliations include UnityPoint Health and Houston Methodist West Hospital. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Iowa. According to UnityPoint Health, Dr. Telles is currently accepting new patients at his office in West Des Moines, IA.