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2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1558318188 MD
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in West 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 15,336 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, 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
237
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% 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
Dan Shamir, MD filed 237 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in West Des Moines, Iowa, prescribing 94% generic.
- 237
- Part D claims, 2023
- 94%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Dan Shamir, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
237 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Dan Shamir, MD 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 Dan Shamir, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
237 70% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Dan Shamir, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2850 WESTOWN PKWY, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, with a listed phone of (515) 224-5225. NPI 1558318188 was issued on 05/28/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 237 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,336 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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 | 1558318188 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/28/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Dan Shamir, 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.
Central Iowa Hospital Corporation
Des Moines, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Dan Shamir, MD - brand share 6.0%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 237 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.
237
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 313
- Total Day Supply
- 8,934
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $10K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 12, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dan Shamir, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Dantrolene Sodium
Dantrolene Sodium
61 claims
- Baclofen
Baclofen
50 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
26 claims
- Diazepam 22
Diazepam
22 claims
- Gabapentin 19
Gabapentin
19 claims
- Clonazepam 13
Clonazepam
13 claims
- Prednisone 13
Prednisone
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Dantrolene Sodium | 61 |
| Baclofen | 50 |
| Pregabalin | 26 |
| Diazepam | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 19 |
| Clonazepam | 13 |
| Prednisone | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How Dan Shamir, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,336
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider
Dan Shamir, MD's 237 claims are below the specialty average of 781.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shamir.
Dr. Jason Abbuhl
DPT
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Fareeduddin Ahmed
MD
Davenport, IA
Dr. Nicholas Appleby
D.O.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Eric Aschenbrenner
M.D.
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Donna Bahls
M.D.
Clive, IA
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dan Shamir, MD's specialty? ▼
Dan Shamir, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in West Des Moines, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does Dan Shamir, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dan Shamir, MD wrote 237 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is Dan Shamir, MD located? ▼
Dan Shamir, MD is located at 2850 WESTOWN PKWY, West Des Moines, IA, 50266. Phone: (515) 224-5225.
What is Dan Shamir, MD's NPI number? ▼
Dan Shamir, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558318188, issued on 05/28/2006.
Does Dan Shamir, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dan Shamir, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,336 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dan Shamir, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dan Shamir, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dantrolene Sodium, Baclofen, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dan Shamir, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Dan Shamir, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 237 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dan Shamir, MD's credentials? ▼
Dan Shamir, MD's NPI is 1558318188 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
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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