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MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in DES MOINES, 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
150
Medicare Part D claims · 114 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
What the federal data reveals: MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in DES MOINES, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 150 claims across 114 beneficiaries .

What stands out: MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C filed 150 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DES MOINES, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2006

NPI 1427124726

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

150 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Physician Assistant share within Iowa

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

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MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in DES MOINES, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1427124726. 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.

MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 6601 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50315, with a listed phone of (515) 643-9400. NPI 1427124726 was issued on 11/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOHLENDER 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 150 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 114 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%. 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

6601 SW 9TH ST
DES MOINES, IA 50315

Provider Details

NPI 1427124726
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-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.

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
GRINNELL, IA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 160147
MERCY CLINICS INC
ANKENY, IA
MERCYONE URGENTCARE
CLIVE, IA
THE IOWA CLINIC PC
OTTUMWA, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

150
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
114
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
152
Total Day Supply
1,635
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
17 (11.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 30, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisone
28
Azithromycin
17
Cephalexin
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C's 150 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C's specialty?
MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C wrote 150 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 114 beneficiaries.
Where is MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C located?
MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C is located at 6601 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50315. Phone: (515) 643-9400.
What is MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C's NPI number?
MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427124726, issued on 11/28/2006.
Does MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Azithromycin, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C accept Medicare?
MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 150 Part D claims and 114 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C's credentials?
MEGHAN BOHLENDER, PA-C's NPI is 1427124726 with credentials PA-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

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.

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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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