NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1518252014 DO
Verify on CMS → Edward Clemmons, DO
Neurology Physician in Ames, 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 20,467 in Neurology 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 218 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$144.6
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Edward Clemmons, DO filed 1,316 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Neurology Physician in Ames, Iowa, prescribing 93% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥79th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Edward Clemmons, DO
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1518252014), first enumerated 06/13/2011.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,316 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$144.6 in reported industry payments (8 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1518252014 · Neurology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1518252014
- ENUM-MID 2011
- TAX-MID 20K Neurology Physician
- RX-MID 1,316
- BOOK-THIN 175 in Iowa
- PHOTO-ENUM Andrew Smith, M.D. · 2011
Edward Clemmons, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,316 ≥ 79th percentile 79% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Edward Clemmons, DO 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 Edward Clemmons, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,316 3% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Neurology Physician 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 | 1518252014 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/13/2011 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Edward Clemmons, DO 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.
Mcfarland Clinic PC
Ames, 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).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Edward Clemmons, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$145
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Edward Clemmons, DO - brand share 7.0%
Neurology Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,316 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.
1,316
Total Claims
$426K
Total Drug Cost
218
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,558.467
- Total Day Supply
- 75,344
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $397K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $29K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (0.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.53
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 82, 85+: 38
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Edward Clemmons, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
186 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
109 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
94 claims
- Memantine Hcl
Memantine Hcl
91 claims
- Carbidopa-Levodopa… 59
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
59 claims
- Primidone 48
Primidone
48 claims
- Levetiracetam 43
Levetiracetam
43 claims
- Propranolol Hcl Er 38
Propranolol Hcl Er
38 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 186 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 109 |
| Gabapentin | 94 |
| Memantine Hcl | 91 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Er Carbidopa/Levodopa | 59 |
| Primidone | 48 |
| Levetiracetam | 43 |
| Propranolol Hcl Er Propranolol Hcl | 38 |
| Modafinil | 37 |
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Pramipexole Di-Hcl | 37 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Edward Clemmons, DO fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
20,467
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,356
Avg Claims per Provider
Edward Clemmons, DO's 1,316 claims are below the specialty average of 1,356.
Nationwide Neurology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Clemmons, both outside Iowa so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2011)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Clemmons.
One of 175 Neurology Physician providers enrolled in Iowa, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Juan Acosta
MD
Ames, IA
Dr. Steve Adelman
DO
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Waseem Ahmad
MD
Davenport, IA
Dr. Sami Al Kasab
M.D.
Iowa City, IA
Georgina Aldridge
M.D. PH.D.
Iowa City, IA
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Clemmons, DO's specialty? ▼
Edward Clemmons, DO specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Ames, Iowa. Credentials: DO.
How much does Edward Clemmons, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Edward Clemmons, DO wrote 1,316 Medicare Part D claims totaling $426K in drug costs for 218 beneficiaries.
Where is Edward Clemmons, DO located? ▼
Edward Clemmons, DO is located at 1015 DUFF AVENUE, Ames, IA, 50010. Phone: (515) 239-4435.
What is Edward Clemmons, DO's NPI number? ▼
Edward Clemmons, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518252014, issued on 06/13/2011.
Does Edward Clemmons, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Edward Clemmons, DO's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $397K in brand drug costs.
Does Edward Clemmons, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Edward Clemmons, DO had 12 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 20,467 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,356 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edward Clemmons, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Edward Clemmons, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Donepezil Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edward Clemmons, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Edward Clemmons, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,316 Part D claims and 218 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edward Clemmons, DO's credentials? ▼
Edward Clemmons, DO's NPI is 1518252014 with credentials DO. 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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