2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1740268002 MD
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BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD

Family Medicine Physician in BOONE, 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
807
Medicare Part D claims · 224 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD filed 807 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in BOONE, Iowa.

807
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

807 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/06/2006

NPI 1740268002

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

807 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 120 S STORY ST, BOONE, IA, 50036, with a listed phone of (515) 432-4444. NPI 1740268002 was issued on 01/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEHLHAUS 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 807 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 224 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

120 S STORY ST
BOONE, IA 50036

Provider Details

NPI 1740268002
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD 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.

GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
GUTTENBERG, IA
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 161312
SEVEN HILLS EMERGENCY GROUP PC
JEFFERSON, IA

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.

807
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
224
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,508
Total Day Supply
42,337
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 76, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
40
Bumetanide
27
Rosuvastatin Calcium
27
Levothyroxine Sodium
26
Gabapentin
25
Losartan Potassium
24
Metoprolol Tartrate
23
Omeprazole
23
Furosemide
22
Metformin Hcl
19

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD's 807 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD's specialty?
BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BOONE, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD wrote 807 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 224 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD located?
BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD is located at 120 S STORY ST, BOONE, IA, 50036. Phone: (515) 432-4444.
What is BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD's NPI number?
BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740268002, issued on 01/06/2006.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Bumetanide, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD accept Medicare?
BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 807 Part D claims and 224 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD's credentials?
BRIAN MEHLHAUS, MD's NPI is 1740268002 with credentials MD. 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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