Sajo Joseph Thomas, APRN PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Sajo Joseph Thomas is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Des Moines, IA with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(515) 243-5181Des Moines, IA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sajo Joseph Thomas, APRN PMHNP has been part of the Des Moines medical community since 2019 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 7+ years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, anxiety, and depression.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Iowa
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 159 Nurse Practitioner providers in IASee all Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines7+ years experienceNPI since 2019

Older · 749dNPPES updated 2024-05-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1301 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1004

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.1%

Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Iowa

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

Medicare Patients

64

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

357

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,305

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.64M

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

Mood Disorders
72%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+32%)66%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+24%)56%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Schizophrenia
47%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-25%)45%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-31%)39%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-31%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
31%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

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 · May 4, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 7 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in Des MoinesPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

520 E Fork Rd, Sunnyvale, TX 75182-9612

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Sajo Joseph Thomas

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sajo Joseph Thomas for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — 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 Sajo Joseph Thomas

NPI records show Dr. Thomas as active with telehealth listed in Des Moines, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 243-5181.

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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