2026 NPPES data Clinical Social Worker NPI 1477953628 LISW
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CORTNEY ALBER, LISW

Clinical Social Worker in INDEPENDENCE, Iowa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: CORTNEY ALBER, LISW is a Clinical Social Worker ([object Object]) practicing in INDEPENDENCE, Iowa .

What stands out: CORTNEY ALBER, LISW specializes in Clinical Social Worker and practices in INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CORTNEY ALBER, LISW at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/25/2014

NPI 1477953628

Primary specialty

Clinical Social Worker

High-volume

272,898 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Clinical Social Worker compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Clinical Social Worker share within Iowa

1. Clinical Social Worker42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Social Worker share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Social Worker (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Clinical Social Worker ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Social Worker) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Social Worker) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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CORTNEY ALBER, LISW is a Clinical Social Worker provider practicing in INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: LISW. NPI: 1477953628. 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.

CORTNEY ALBER, LISW appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Social Worker provider holding LISW credentials at 324 1ST ST E STE A, INDEPENDENCE, IA, 50644, with a listed phone of (319) 849-5185. NPI 1477953628 was issued on 08/25/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBER 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Clinical Social Worker providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Clinical Social Worker is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 272,898 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 716 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

324 1ST ST E STE A
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644

Provider Details

NPI 1477953628
Specialty Clinical Social Worker
Credentials LISW
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/25/2014

Clinical Social Worker Overview

How CORTNEY ALBER, LISW fits within the Clinical Social Worker landscape nationally.

272,898
Clinical Social Worker Providers in US
56
States with Clinical Social Worker
716
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Clinical Social Worker Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Clinical Social Worker nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CORTNEY ALBER, LISW's specialty?
CORTNEY ALBER, LISW specializes in Clinical Social Worker and practices in INDEPENDENCE, Iowa. Credentials: LISW.
Where is CORTNEY ALBER, LISW located?
CORTNEY ALBER, LISW is located at 324 1ST ST E STE A, INDEPENDENCE, IA, 50644. Phone: (319) 849-5185.
What is CORTNEY ALBER, LISW's NPI number?
CORTNEY ALBER, LISW's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477953628, issued on 08/25/2014.
How many Clinical Social Worker providers are there in the US?
There are 272,898 Clinical Social Worker providers across 56 states in the US. The average Clinical Social Worker provider writes 716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CORTNEY ALBER, LISW accept Medicare?
CORTNEY ALBER, LISW appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CORTNEY ALBER, LISW's credentials?
CORTNEY ALBER, LISW's NPI is 1477953628 with credentials LISW. 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.
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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