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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1942615042 ARNP
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Nurse Practitioner in Cedar Rapids, 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 87,227 in 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 15% 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
Erin Balk, ARNP filed 2,695 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, prescribing 84% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
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.
Erin Balk, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,695 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
What does the federal data show about Erin Balk, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,695 149% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Erin Balk, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 1026 A AVE NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402, with a listed phone of (319) 366-8714. NPI 1942615042 was issued on 06/26/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,695 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 206 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $192K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1942615042 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/26/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Erin Balk, ARNP 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.
St Lukes Methodist Hospital
Cedar Rapids, 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 · Typical
Erin Balk, ARNP - brand share 15.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
15% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,695 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.
2,695
Total Claims
$192K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,988
- Total Day Supply
- 67,172
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $140K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $51K
- Opioid Claims
- 97 (3.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 61
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 80.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.44
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Erin Balk, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
123 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
117 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
116 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
108 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
92 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
83 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
69 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
66 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Potassium Chloride | 123 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 117 |
| Furosemide | 116 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 108 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 92 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 83 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 69 |
| Mirtazapine | 66 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 52 |
| Bumetanide | 50 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Erin Balk, ARNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Erin Balk, ARNP's 2,695 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Balk.
Jennifer Achenbach
Council Bluffs, IA
Dr. Elizabeth Ackerson
ARNP
Waterloo, IA
Dr. Anece Adam
ARNP
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Debra Adams
ARNP
Fort Dodge, IA
Dr. Kathleen Adams
ARNP
Des Moines, IA
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erin Balk, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Erin Balk, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Erin Balk, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Erin Balk, ARNP wrote 2,695 Medicare Part D claims totaling $192K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is Erin Balk, ARNP located? ▼
Erin Balk, ARNP is located at 1026 A AVE NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402. Phone: (319) 366-8714.
What is Erin Balk, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Erin Balk, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942615042, issued on 06/26/2014.
Does Erin Balk, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Erin Balk, ARNP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $140K in brand drug costs.
Does Erin Balk, ARNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Erin Balk, ARNP had 97 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Erin Balk, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Erin Balk, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Potassium Chloride, Levothyroxine Sodium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Erin Balk, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Erin Balk, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,695 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Erin Balk, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Erin Balk, ARNP's NPI is 1942615042 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 (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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