Edmund J Piasecki Iii, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Edmund J Piasecki Iii is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Des Moines, IA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(515) 247-3173Des Moines, IA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Edmund J Piasecki Iii, FNP has been part of the Des Moines medical community since 2005 in group practice. With 25+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Des Moines area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Iowa
  • Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Iowa
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 89 Nurse Practitioner providers in IASee all Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines25+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5227dNPPES updated 2012-01-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1111 6th Ave Mercy Medical Cente Er, Des Moines, IA 50314-2610

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.89%

Iowa avg: 2.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)

1.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.7%

Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.9 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

159

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

309

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,719

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $708k

Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)29%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$48 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Edmund J Piasecki Iii's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363LF0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2207 Willowmere Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1539

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Edmund J Piasecki Iii

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Edmund J Piasecki Iii for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Des Moines required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Edmund J Piasecki Iii

Dr. Piasecki Iii is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 247-3173.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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