Parvathy Geetha, MD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Parvathy Geetha is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Des Moines, IA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(515) 336-6557Des Moines, IA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IA can see Parvathy Geetha, MD in person in Des Moines or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 14+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Des Moines area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

1 of 17 Internal Medicine providers in IASee all Internal Medicine in Des Moines14+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Recent · 87dNPPES updated 2026-02-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1215 Pleasant St Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50309-1409

Fax: (515) 461-2223
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

78.5%

Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

396

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

73

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

303

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $35k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+22%)56%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+27%)49%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
42%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 24, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Parvathy Geetha

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Parvathy Geetha for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care 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 Parvathy Geetha

NPI records show Dr. Geetha as active with telehealth listed in Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 336-6557.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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