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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1538805437
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Des Moines, 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 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
374
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% 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
Lewis Braster filed 374 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Des Moines, Iowa, prescribing 86% generic.
- 374
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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.
Lewis Braster's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
374 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Lewis Braster?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
374 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Lewis Braster appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider at 1801 HICKMAN RD, Des Moines, IA, 50314, with a listed phone of (515) 282-2334. NPI 1538805437 was issued on 05/12/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 374 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,274 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538805437 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/12/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lewis Braster 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.
Broadlawns Medical Center
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Des Moines, IA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 160101
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 · Typical
Lewis Braster - brand share 14.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 374 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.
374
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 548
- Total Day Supply
- 15,489
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $26K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (3.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.15
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 20, 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.
What Lewis Braster prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
28 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
20 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
15 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
15 claims
- Ropinirole Hcl
Ropinirole Hcl
14 claims
- Amitriptyline Hcl
Amitriptyline Hcl
12 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
12 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 20 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 15 |
| Omeprazole | 15 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 14 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 12 |
| Furosemide | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 12 |
| Paroxetine Hcl | 12 |
| Sucralfate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Lewis Braster fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,274
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider
Lewis Braster's 374 claims are below the specialty average of 459.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Braster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis Braster's specialty? ▼
Lewis Braster specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Des Moines, Iowa.
How much does Lewis Braster prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lewis Braster wrote 374 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is Lewis Braster located? ▼
Lewis Braster is located at 1801 HICKMAN RD, Des Moines, IA, 50314. Phone: (515) 282-2334.
What is Lewis Braster's NPI number? ▼
Lewis Braster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538805437, issued on 05/12/2022.
Does Lewis Braster prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lewis Braster's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
Does Lewis Braster prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lewis Braster had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.2%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,274 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lewis Braster prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lewis Braster's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lewis Braster accept Medicare? ▼
Lewis Braster appears in CMS Medicare data with 374 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lewis Braster's credentials? ▼
Lewis Braster's NPI is 1538805437. 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).
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
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