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JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 669 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
12.7351/100
▼ 70 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 15K claims across 669 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 12.7351/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 12.7351 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 14,530 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/31/2020

NPI 1184211591

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14,530 1110% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

MIPS final score

12.7351/100 70.36489999999999% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
12.7351/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 12.7351/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%12.7%
MIPS final score (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 12.7351/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ARNP. NPI: 1184211591. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 1401 50TH ST STE 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266, with a listed phone of (515) 225-7132. NPI 1184211591 was issued on 12/31/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARSON-HEM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 14,530 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 669 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $760K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 12.7351/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 42.4505), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

1401 50TH ST STE 100
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Provider Details

NPI 1184211591
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/31/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

12.7351
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
42.4505
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, 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.

METRO GERIATRIC SERVICES
WEST 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 · Typical

JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 14,530 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.

14,530
Total Claims
$760K
Total Drug Cost
669
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,029
Total Day Supply
377,192
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$434K
Generic Drug Cost
$322K
Opioid Claims
826 (5.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
480

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.07
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 136, 75-84: 217, 85+: 266

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Sertraline Hcl
751
Memantine Hcl
698
Furosemide
592
Donepezil Hcl
524
Levothyroxine Sodium
509
Trazodone Hcl
468
Gabapentin
364
Lorazepam
343
Quetiapine Fumarate
331
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
330

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP's 14,530 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CARSON-HEM.

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP's specialty?
JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP wrote 14,530 Medicare Part D claims totaling $760K in drug costs for 669 beneficiaries.
What is JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP's Medicare quality score?
JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 12.7351/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 42.4505). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP located?
JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP is located at 1401 50TH ST STE 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266. Phone: (515) 225-7132.
What is JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP's NPI number?
JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184211591, issued on 12/31/2020.
Does JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $434K in brand drug costs.
Does JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP had 826 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Memantine Hcl, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP accept Medicare?
JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 14,530 Part D claims and 669 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP's credentials?
JULIANNE CARSON-HEM, ARNP's NPI is 1184211591 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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