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2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1992474217 APRN-FAMILY
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Rheumatology Physician in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,200 in Rheumatology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 495 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$867.55
57 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY filed 2,097 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Jonesboro, Arkansas, prescribing 91% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- $867.55
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,097 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,097 2% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas 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 Rheumatology 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).
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding APRN-FAMILY credentials at 2231 HILL PARK CV, Jonesboro, AR, 72401, with a listed phone of (870) 333-2725. NPI 1992474217 was issued on 09/09/2021.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,097 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 495 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,200 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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 | 1992474217 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | APRN-FAMILY |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/09/2021 |
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 James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$868
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
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY - brand share 9.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,097 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.
2,097
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
495
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,473
- Total Day Supply
- 102,601
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.0M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $59K
- Opioid Claims
- 74 (3.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.37
- Gender Split
- 79% female / 21% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 116, 65-74: 247, 75-84: 119, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
303 claims
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
257 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
158 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
131 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
126 claims
- Meloxicam 95
Meloxicam
95 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 74
Tramadol Hcl
74 claims
- Omeprazole 61
Omeprazole
61 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 303 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 257 |
| Gabapentin | 158 |
| Prednisone | 131 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 126 |
| Meloxicam | 95 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 74 |
| Omeprazole | 61 |
| Allopurinol | 60 |
| Celecoxib | 56 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,200
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY's 2,097 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Meurer.
Dr. James Abraham
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Tamer Alsebai
M.D.
Little Rock, AR
Dr. Preston Bandy
MD
Hot Springs, AR
Dr. Swetha Boddeda
MD
Conway, AR
Dr. Russell Branum
MD
Fort Smith, AR
Compare Rheumatology 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 Arkansas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Rheumatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY's specialty? ▼
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Credentials: APRN-FAMILY.
How much does James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY wrote 2,097 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 495 beneficiaries.
Where is James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY located? ▼
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY is located at 2231 HILL PARK CV, Jonesboro, AR, 72401. Phone: (870) 333-2725.
What is James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY's NPI number? ▼
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992474217, issued on 09/09/2021.
Does James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY had 74 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,200 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Methotrexate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY accept Medicare? ▼
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,097 Part D claims and 495 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY's credentials? ▼
James Meurer, APRN-FAMILY's NPI is 1992474217 with credentials APRN-FAMILY. 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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