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Mr. Nicholas Gene Vellema, PA-C

Physician Assistant in West Des Moines, IA · enumerated 2015 · practices at Focused Life Health Care PC.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1871961789

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Mr. Nicholas Gene Vellema
Credential PA-C
Sex Male
Practice address 2900 Westown Pkwy Ste 130, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Phone (515) 224-6065
Fax (833) 907-2405
Enumeration date Sep 9, 2015
Last updated in NPPES Feb 25, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

363A00000X Physician Assistant Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers · License 079188 (IA) Primary

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Nicholas Vellema practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in West Des Moines, IA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Nicholas Vellema?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Nicholas Vellema is 1871961789, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-02-25.