2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1851377899 MD
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KENNETH ANDERSON, MD

Pediatrics Physician 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
22
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH ANDERSON, MD is a Pediatrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 22 claims .

What stands out: KENNETH ANDERSON, MD filed 22 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH ANDERSON, MD 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).

KENNETH ANDERSON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/21/2005

NPI 1851377899

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

22 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Iowa

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — 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.

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).

KENNETH ANDERSON, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider practicing in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1851377899. 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.

KENNETH ANDERSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266, with a listed phone of (515) 241-2500. NPI 1851377899 was issued on 12/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDERSON 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 22 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

6000 UNIVERSITY AVE
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Provider Details

NPI 1851377899
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/21/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

22
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24
Total Day Supply
354
Generic Drug Cost
$250

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Potassium Chloride
14

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How KENNETH ANDERSON, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH ANDERSON, MD's 22 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH ANDERSON, MD's specialty?
KENNETH ANDERSON, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH ANDERSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH ANDERSON, MD wrote 22 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH ANDERSON, MD located?
KENNETH ANDERSON, MD is located at 6000 UNIVERSITY AVE, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266. Phone: (515) 241-2500.
What is KENNETH ANDERSON, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH ANDERSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851377899, issued on 12/21/2005.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH ANDERSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH ANDERSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH ANDERSON, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH ANDERSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 22 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH ANDERSON, MD's credentials?
KENNETH ANDERSON, MD's NPI is 1851377899 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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