2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1417367244 D.O.
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AMEESH DARA, D.O.

Nephrology Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
994
Medicare Part D claims · 232 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$617.45
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AMEESH DARA, D.O. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 994 claims across 232 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $617.45 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AMEESH DARA, D.O. filed 994 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AMEESH DARA, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AMEESH DARA, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2014

NPI 1417367244

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

994 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Nephrology Physician share within Missouri

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — 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).

AMEESH DARA, D.O. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1417367244. 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.

AMEESH DARA, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 777 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 328W, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63141, with a listed phone of (314) 869-0370. NPI 1417367244 was issued on 05/01/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DARA 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 994 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 232 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

777 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 328W
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Provider Details

NPI 1417367244
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMEESH DARA, D.O. 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.

METRO ST LOUIS RENAL SERVICES INC
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AMEESH DARA, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$617

Largest payer

NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

AMEESH DARA, D.O. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 994 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

994
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
232
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,271
Total Day Supply
67,192
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$32K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
30 (3.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.45
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 90, 75-84: 75, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
64
Atorvastatin Calcium
55
Metformin Hcl
52
Carvedilol
38
Amlodipine Besylate
37
Hydrochlorothiazide
35
Lisinopril
30
Chlorthalidone
27
Furosemide
25
Calcium Acetate
22

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How AMEESH DARA, D.O. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

AMEESH DARA, D.O.'s 994 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMEESH DARA, D.O.'s specialty?
AMEESH DARA, D.O. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: D.O..
How much does AMEESH DARA, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMEESH DARA, D.O. wrote 994 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 232 beneficiaries.
Where is AMEESH DARA, D.O. located?
AMEESH DARA, D.O. is located at 777 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 328W, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63141. Phone: (314) 869-0370.
What is AMEESH DARA, D.O.'s NPI number?
AMEESH DARA, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417367244, issued on 05/01/2014.
Does AMEESH DARA, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMEESH DARA, D.O.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
Does AMEESH DARA, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, AMEESH DARA, D.O. had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMEESH DARA, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMEESH DARA, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMEESH DARA, D.O. accept Medicare?
AMEESH DARA, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 994 Part D claims and 232 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMEESH DARA, D.O.'s credentials?
AMEESH DARA, D.O.'s NPI is 1417367244 with credentials D.O.. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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