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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1679118756 ARNP
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Nurse Practitioner in Ames, 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 87,700 in Nurse Practitioner, 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
450
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Laura Sampson, ARNP filed 450 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Ames, Iowa, prescribing 92% generic.
- 450
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
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Laura Sampson, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
450 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
What does the federal data show about Laura Sampson, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
450 58% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Laura Sampson, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 1111 DUFF AVE, Ames, IA, 50010, with a listed phone of (515) 239-6992. NPI 1679118756 was issued on 11/12/2019.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 450 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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 | 1679118756 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/12/2019 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Laura Sampson, 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.
Mcfarland Clinic PC
Ames, 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 · Generic-heavy
Laura Sampson, ARNP - brand share 8.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 450 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.
450
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 461
- Total Day Supply
- 10,821
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (8.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 20
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.20
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 44, 75-84: 49, 85+: 42
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Laura Sampson, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
28 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
27 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
23 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
20 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
19 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
17 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
15 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 27 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 17 |
| Omeprazole | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 14 |
| Furosemide | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Laura Sampson, ARNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Laura Sampson, ARNP's 450 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sampson.
Jennifer Achenbach
Council Bluffs, IA
Dr. Elizabeth Ackerson
ARNP
Waterloo, IA
Dr. Anece Adam
ARNP
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Debra Adams
ARNP
Fort Dodge, IA
Dr. Kathleen Adams
ARNP
Des Moines, IA
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Iowa medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Sampson, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Laura Sampson, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Ames, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Laura Sampson, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Laura Sampson, ARNP wrote 450 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
Where is Laura Sampson, ARNP located? ▼
Laura Sampson, ARNP is located at 1111 DUFF AVE, Ames, IA, 50010. Phone: (515) 239-6992.
What is Laura Sampson, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Laura Sampson, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679118756, issued on 11/12/2019.
Does Laura Sampson, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Laura Sampson, ARNP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Laura Sampson, ARNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Laura Sampson, ARNP had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.4%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Laura Sampson, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Laura Sampson, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Clopidogrel, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Laura Sampson, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Laura Sampson, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 450 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Laura Sampson, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Laura Sampson, ARNP's NPI is 1679118756 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
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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