2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1669454807 MD
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MARK VANDENBERG, MD

Surgery Physician in AMES, 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
12
Medicare Part D claims · Surgery Physician avg: 169
MIPS score
36.1326/100
▼ 47 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MARK VANDENBERG, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AMES, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 36.1326/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MARK VANDENBERG, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 36.1326 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARK VANDENBERG, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MARK VANDENBERG, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2005

NPI 1669454807

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

36.1326/100 46.9674% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Surgery Physician share within Iowa

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK VANDENBERG, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
36.1326/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 36.1326/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 36.1326/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MARK VANDENBERG, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in AMES, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1669454807. 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.

MARK VANDENBERG, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA, 50010, with a listed phone of (515) 239-4725. NPI 1669454807 was issued on 11/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VANDENBERG 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 12 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $78 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 36.1326/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 23.0396, Cost 72.4024), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010

Provider Details

NPI 1669454807
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/15/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

36.1326
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
23.0396
Quality
72.4024
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

12
Total Claims
$78
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12
Total Day Supply
98
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.88

Surgery Physician Overview

How MARK VANDENBERG, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK VANDENBERG, MD's 12 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK VANDENBERG, MD's specialty?
MARK VANDENBERG, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in AMES, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARK VANDENBERG, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK VANDENBERG, MD wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims totaling $78 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is MARK VANDENBERG, MD's Medicare quality score?
MARK VANDENBERG, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 36.1326/100 (Quality: 23.0396, Cost: 72.4024). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK VANDENBERG, MD located?
MARK VANDENBERG, MD is located at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA, 50010. Phone: (515) 239-4725.
What is MARK VANDENBERG, MD's NPI number?
MARK VANDENBERG, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669454807, issued on 11/15/2005.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MARK VANDENBERG, MD accept Medicare?
MARK VANDENBERG, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12 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 MARK VANDENBERG, MD's credentials?
MARK VANDENBERG, MD's NPI is 1669454807 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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