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ALEX FARRELL, NP

Nurse Practitioner in ALGONA, Iowa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
320
Medicare Part D claims · 214 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

ALEX FARRELL, NP filed 320 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in ALGONA, Iowa.

320
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ALEX FARRELL, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

320 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ALEX FARRELL, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/10/2014

NPI 1043611023

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

320 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALEX FARRELL, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in ALGONA, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1043611023. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ALEX FARRELL, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1515 S PHILLIPS ST, ALGONA, IA, 50511, with a listed phone of (515) 295-2451. NPI 1043611023 was issued on 09/10/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FARRELL most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 320 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 214 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1515 S PHILLIPS ST
ALGONA, IA 50511

Provider Details

NPI 1043611023
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/10/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALEX FARRELL, NP bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
ALGONA, IA
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 161353

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

320
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
214
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
322
Total Day Supply
2,473
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
81 (25.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 60, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
51
Prednisone
27
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
25
Cephalexin
21
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15
Celecoxib
14
Tramadol Hcl
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ALEX FARRELL, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEX FARRELL, NP's 320 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FARRELL.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEX FARRELL, NP's specialty?
ALEX FARRELL, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in ALGONA, Iowa. Credentials: NP.
How much does ALEX FARRELL, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEX FARRELL, NP wrote 320 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 214 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEX FARRELL, NP located?
ALEX FARRELL, NP is located at 1515 S PHILLIPS ST, ALGONA, IA, 50511. Phone: (515) 295-2451.
What is ALEX FARRELL, NP's NPI number?
ALEX FARRELL, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043611023, issued on 09/10/2014.
Does ALEX FARRELL, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEX FARRELL, NP had 81 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.3%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEX FARRELL, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEX FARRELL, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Prednisone, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEX FARRELL, NP accept Medicare?
ALEX FARRELL, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 320 Part D claims and 214 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEX FARRELL, NP's credentials?
ALEX FARRELL, NP's NPI is 1043611023 with credentials NP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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