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2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1407386774 ARNP
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in West 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 10,138 in Primary 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 · 361 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% 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
Megan Panos, ARNP filed 2,032 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, Iowa, prescribing 88% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Megan Panos, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,032 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 Megan Panos, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
2,032 49% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Megan Panos, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 6010 MILLS CIVIC PKWY STE 100, West Des Moines, IA, 50266, with a listed phone of (515) 221-7800. NPI 1407386774 was issued on 06/19/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,032 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 361 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $166K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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 | 1407386774 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Primary Care Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/19/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Megan Panos, 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.
Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
West Des Moines, 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 · Typical
Megan Panos, ARNP - brand share 11.0%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,032 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.
2,032
Total Claims
$166K
Total Drug Cost
361
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,599
- Total Day Supply
- 98,273
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $134K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
- Opioid Claims
- 108 (5.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 119
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 77% female / 23% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 173, 75-84: 120, 85+: 39
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Megan Panos, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
150 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
86 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
80 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
68 claims
- Losartan Potassium 44
Losartan Potassium
44 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl 41
Fluoxetine Hcl
41 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 41
Sertraline Hcl
41 claims
- Simvastatin 41
Simvastatin
41 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 150 |
| Lisinopril | 86 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 80 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 68 |
| Losartan Potassium | 44 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 41 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 41 |
| Simvastatin | 41 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 39 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa Carbidopa/Levodopa | 38 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Megan Panos, ARNP fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider
Megan Panos, ARNP's 2,032 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.
Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Panos.
Roha Abera
Sioux City, IA
Dr. Jodi Bangasser
ARNP
Waverly, IA
Dr. Rachel Benson
DNP, ARNP
Cedar Falls, IA
Hayle Bockenstedt
Dyersville, IA
Molly Brecht
West Des Moines, IA
Compare Primary 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 Iowa medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Megan Panos, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Megan Panos, ARNP specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in West Des Moines, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Megan Panos, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Megan Panos, ARNP wrote 2,032 Medicare Part D claims totaling $166K in drug costs for 361 beneficiaries.
Where is Megan Panos, ARNP located? ▼
Megan Panos, ARNP is located at 6010 MILLS CIVIC PKWY STE 100, West Des Moines, IA, 50266. Phone: (515) 221-7800.
What is Megan Panos, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Megan Panos, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407386774, issued on 06/19/2017.
Does Megan Panos, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Megan Panos, ARNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $134K in brand drug costs.
Does Megan Panos, ARNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Megan Panos, ARNP had 108 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.3%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Megan Panos, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Megan Panos, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Megan Panos, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Megan Panos, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,032 Part D claims and 361 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Megan Panos, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Megan Panos, ARNP's NPI is 1407386774 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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