NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518967256 ARNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Fort Dodge, 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 216,959 in Family 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
234
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Darlene Turner, ARNP filed 234 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Fort Dodge, Iowa, prescribing 90% generic.
- 234
- Part D claims, 2024
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Darlene Turner, ARNP
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1518967256), first enumerated 07/22/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 234 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1518967256 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1518967256
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 217K Family Nurse
- RX-LIGHT 234
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,907 in Iowa
- PHOTO-ENUM Theresa Furnish · 2005
Darlene Turner, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
234 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Darlene Turner, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
234 82% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1518967256 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/22/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Darlene Turner, ARNP - brand share 10.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 234 2024 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 2024.
234
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 242.767
- Total Day Supply
- 6,872
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $9K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 82.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.05
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Darlene Turner, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
14 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
14 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
14 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl
Hydroxyzine Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 14 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 14 |
| Omeprazole | 14 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Darlene Turner, ARNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
216,959
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,302
Avg Claims per Provider
Darlene Turner, ARNP's 234 claims are below the specialty average of 1,302.
Nationwide Family Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Turner, both outside Iowa so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Turner.
One of 1,907 Family Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Iowa, 5 are shown here.
Lynne Abbott
Cedar Rapids, IA
Amina Abdullah
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Brandon Abel
DNP
Iowa City, IA
Rachel Ackerman
NP
Sheldon, IA
Tonia Ackerman
ARNP
Pleasant Hill, IA
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darlene Turner, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Darlene Turner, ARNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Darlene Turner, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Darlene Turner, ARNP wrote 234 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
Where is Darlene Turner, ARNP located? ▼
Darlene Turner, ARNP is located at 800 KENYON RD, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501. Phone: (515) 574-6080.
What is Darlene Turner, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Darlene Turner, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518967256, issued on 07/22/2005.
Does Darlene Turner, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Darlene Turner, ARNP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 216,959 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,302 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Darlene Turner, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Darlene Turner, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Eliquis, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Darlene Turner, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Darlene Turner, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 234 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Darlene Turner, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Darlene Turner, ARNP's NPI is 1518967256 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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