2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1477591543 MD MPH
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Kristine McVea, MD MPH

Internal Medicine Physician in Council Bluffs, 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 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
502
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kristine McVea, MD MPH filed 502 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Council Bluffs, Iowa, prescribing 70% generic.

502
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Kristine McVea, MD MPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

502 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Kristine McVea, MD MPH practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Kristine McVea, MD MPH?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2006

NPI 1477591543

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

502 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Largest specialties in Iowa (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 6.6%Pharmacist6.6%Physical Therapist - 5.5%Physical Therapist5.5%Mental Health Counselor - 5%Mental Health Counselor5%Family Medicine Physician - 4.8%Family Medicine Physician4.8%Chiropractor - 4.2%Chiropractor4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.1%Clinical Social Worker4.1%Internal Medicine Physician - 2.8%Internal Medicine Physician2.8%
Largest specialties in Iowa (% of in-state 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 Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Kristine McVea, MD MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD MPH credentials at 902 S 6TH ST, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, with a listed phone of (712) 325-1990. NPI 1477591543 was issued on 06/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what McVea 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 502 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $115K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

902 S 6TH ST
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Provider Details

NPI 1477591543
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD MPH
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kristine McVea, MD MPH 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.

All Care Health Center
Council Bluffs, 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 · Above average

Kristine McVea, MD MPH - brand share 25.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

25% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 502 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.

502
Total Claims
$115K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
953
Total Day Supply
27,001
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$109K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kristine McVea, MD MPH prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
29
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
22
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
19
Aripiprazole
18
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Gabapentin
17
Losartan Potassium
16
Furosemide
14
Lisinopril
14
Glimepiride
13

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Kristine McVea, MD MPH fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Kristine McVea, MD MPH's 502 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kristine McVea, MD MPH's specialty?
Kristine McVea, MD MPH specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Credentials: MD MPH.
How much does Kristine McVea, MD MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kristine McVea, MD MPH wrote 502 Medicare Part D claims totaling $115K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is Kristine McVea, MD MPH located?
Kristine McVea, MD MPH is located at 902 S 6TH ST, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501. Phone: (712) 325-1990.
What is Kristine McVea, MD MPH's NPI number?
Kristine McVea, MD MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477591543, issued on 06/02/2006.
Does Kristine McVea, MD MPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kristine McVea, MD MPH's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $109K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kristine McVea, MD MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kristine McVea, MD MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Metformin Hcl Er, Trulicity. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kristine McVea, MD MPH accept Medicare?
Kristine McVea, MD MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 502 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kristine McVea, MD MPH's credentials?
Kristine McVea, MD MPH's NPI is 1477591543 with credentials MD MPH. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.