2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1407836505 MD
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JULIE SADDLER, MD

Specialist in HIAWATHA, 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
55
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Industry payments
$12.01
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JULIE SADDLER, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in HIAWATHA, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 55 claims across 12 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $12.01 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JULIE SADDLER, MD filed 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HIAWATHA, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JULIE SADDLER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/17/2006

NPI 1407836505

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

55 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Specialist share within Iowa

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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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JULIE SADDLER, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in HIAWATHA, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1407836505. 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.

JULIE SADDLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 1550 BOYSON RD, HIAWATHA, IA, 52233, with a listed phone of (319) 743-7300. NPI 1407836505 was issued on 01/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SADDLER 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 55 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $808 in drug spend. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1550 BOYSON RD
HIAWATHA, IA 52233

Provider Details

NPI 1407836505
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/17/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JULIE SADDLER, MD 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.

LINN COUNTY ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PC
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).

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 JULIE SADDLER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$12

Largest payer

Vertos Medical, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

55
Total Claims
$808
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
74
Total Day Supply
2,196
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$808

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
54

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

Specialist Overview

How JULIE SADDLER, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

JULIE SADDLER, MD's 55 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIE SADDLER, MD's specialty?
JULIE SADDLER, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in HIAWATHA, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does JULIE SADDLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIE SADDLER, MD wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims totaling $808 in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
Where is JULIE SADDLER, MD located?
JULIE SADDLER, MD is located at 1550 BOYSON RD, HIAWATHA, IA, 52233. Phone: (319) 743-7300.
What is JULIE SADDLER, MD's NPI number?
JULIE SADDLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407836505, issued on 01/17/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JULIE SADDLER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIE SADDLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIE SADDLER, MD accept Medicare?
JULIE SADDLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 55 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIE SADDLER, MD's credentials?
JULIE SADDLER, MD's NPI is 1407836505 with credentials MD. 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.
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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