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2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1679049480 NP-C
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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Springfield, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,697 in Acute Care 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 283 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$820.72
46 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Lauren Argo, NP-C filed 2,473 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Springfield, Missouri, prescribing 82% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- $820.72
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Lauren Argo, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,473 Top 14% higher than 86% 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 Lauren Argo, NP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,473 329% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Missouri 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 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Lauren Argo, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 3800 S NATIONAL AVE STE 170, Springfield, MO, 65807, with a listed phone of (000) 000-0000. NPI 1679049480 was issued on 10/18/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,473 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 283 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $302K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,697 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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 | 1679049480 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/18/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lauren Argo, NP-C 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.
Lester E Cox Medical Centers
Springfield, MO
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 Lauren Argo, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$821
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lauren Argo, NP-C - brand share 17.0%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner average
17% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 2,473 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.
2,473
Total Claims
$302K
Total Drug Cost
283
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,161
- Total Day Supply
- 116,289
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $267K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $35K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 146
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 39, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 85, 85+: 33
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lauren Argo, NP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
111 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
97 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
93 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
86 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
81 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
74 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
72 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
62 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 111 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 97 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 93 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 86 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 |
| Gabapentin | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 72 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 62 |
| Omeprazole | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 57 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Lauren Argo, NP-C fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
24,697
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider
Lauren Argo, NP-C's 2,473 claims are above the specialty average of 576.
Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Argo.
Dr. Alivia Acklin
AG-ACNP
West Plains, MO
Dr. Michelle Adorjan
ACNP
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Timothy Adrian
APRN
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Jennifer Aiken
FNP-BC
Independence, MO
Dr. Hana Alul
NP
St. Louis, MO
Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lauren Argo, NP-C's specialty? ▼
Lauren Argo, NP-C specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in Springfield, Missouri. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Lauren Argo, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lauren Argo, NP-C wrote 2,473 Medicare Part D claims totaling $302K in drug costs for 283 beneficiaries.
Where is Lauren Argo, NP-C located? ▼
Lauren Argo, NP-C is located at 3800 S NATIONAL AVE STE 170, Springfield, MO, 65807. Phone: (000) 000-0000.
What is Lauren Argo, NP-C's NPI number? ▼
Lauren Argo, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679049480, issued on 10/18/2018.
Does Lauren Argo, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lauren Argo, NP-C's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $267K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,697 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lauren Argo, NP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lauren Argo, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lauren Argo, NP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Lauren Argo, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,473 Part D claims and 283 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lauren Argo, NP-C's credentials? ▼
Lauren Argo, NP-C's NPI is 1679049480 with credentials NP-C. 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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