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COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C

Adult Medicine Physician in WEST DES MOINES, 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
13
Medicare Part D claims · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C filed 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Medicine Physician in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa.

13
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.

COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

13 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C 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).

What does the federal data show about COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2023

NPI 1568141117

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13 100% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ARNP, FNP-C. NPI: 1568141117. 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.

COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding ARNP, FNP-C credentials at 1089 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 200, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266, with a listed phone of (319) 635-6397. NPI 1568141117 was issued on 07/12/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHIMP NICHOLS 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 13 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $229 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

1089 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 200
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Provider Details

NPI 1568141117
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials ARNP, FNP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2023

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C 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.

VITAE HEALTH MEDICAL IOWA PLLC
OELWEIN, 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.

13
Total Claims
$229
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13
Total Day Supply
125
Generic Drug Cost
$192

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C's 13 claims are below the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C's specialty?
COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP, FNP-C.
How much does COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims totaling $229 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C located?
COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C is located at 1089 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 200, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266. Phone: (319) 635-6397.
What is COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C's NPI number?
COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568141117, issued on 07/12/2023.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C accept Medicare?
COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 13 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C's credentials?
COURTNEY SHIMP NICHOLS, ARNP, FNP-C's NPI is 1568141117 with credentials ARNP, FNP-C. 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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