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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1336121755 ARNP
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,706 in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 198 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP filed 1,824 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, Iowa, prescribing 96% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
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.
Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,824 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,824 42% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 500 LOCUST ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309, with a listed phone of (515) 805-0956. NPI 1336121755 was issued on 11/20/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,824 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 198 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $123K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1336121755 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/20/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP - brand share 4.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,824 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.
1,824
Total Claims
$123K
Total Drug Cost
198
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,856
- Total Day Supply
- 42,844
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $63K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $59K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.58
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 46, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 54, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
187 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
123 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
118 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
108 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
96 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
89 claims
- Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole
87 claims
- Clozapine
Clozapine
87 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 187 |
| Risperidone | 123 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 118 |
| Mirtazapine | 108 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 96 |
| Olanzapine | 89 |
| Aripiprazole | 87 |
| Clozapine | 87 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 79 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 74 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP's 1,824 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hoskins-Mein.
Dr. Rachel Amling
ARNP
Waterloo, IA
Dr. Cailey Anderson
ARNP
Cedar Rapids, IA
Alec Antanaitis
Jefferson, IA
Dr. Jill Ballantine
AGACNP
Dubuque, IA
Dr. Karen Bates
MSN,ARNP,GNP
Story City, IA
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Iowa medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Des Moines, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP wrote 1,824 Medicare Part D claims totaling $123K in drug costs for 198 beneficiaries.
Where is Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP located? ▼
Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP is located at 500 LOCUST ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309. Phone: (515) 805-0956.
What is Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336121755, issued on 11/20/2005.
Does Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $63K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Risperidone, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,824 Part D claims and 198 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Brenda Hoskins-Mein, ARNP's NPI is 1336121755 with credentials ARNP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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