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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1508380783 ARNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Keosauqua, 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 210,832 in Family 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 317 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$14.42
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Melinda Danielson, ARNP filed 3,837 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Keosauqua, Iowa, prescribing 87% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- $14.42
- 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.
Melinda Danielson, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,837 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 Melinda Danielson, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
3,837 214% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Family 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).
Melinda Danielson, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 304 FRANKLIN ST, Keosauqua, IA, 52565, with a listed phone of (319) 293-3171. NPI 1508380783 was issued on 07/31/2017.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,837 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 317 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $356K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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 | 1508380783 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/31/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Melinda Danielson, 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.
Van Buren County Hospital
Keosauqua, IA
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 161337
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 Melinda Danielson, ARNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$14
Largest payer
Dexcom, 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
Melinda Danielson, ARNP - brand share 11.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
11% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,837 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.
3,837
Total Claims
$356K
Total Drug Cost
317
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,972
- Total Day Supply
- 197,765
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $281K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $73K
- Opioid Claims
- 117 (3.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 244
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 38, 65-74: 149, 75-84: 101, 85+: 29
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melinda Danielson, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
179 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
126 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
117 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
114 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
93 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
89 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
85 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
84 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 179 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 126 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 117 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 114 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 93 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 89 |
| Alprazolam | 85 |
| Furosemide | 84 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 81 |
| Omeprazole | 80 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Melinda Danielson, ARNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Melinda Danielson, ARNP's 3,837 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Danielson.
Lynne Abbott
Cedar Rapids, IA
Amina Abdullah
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Brandon Abel
DNP
Coralville, IA
Dr. Rachel Ackerman
NP
Sheldon, IA
Dr. Tonia Ackerman
ARNP
West Des Moines, IA
Compare Family 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 Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melinda Danielson, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Melinda Danielson, ARNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Keosauqua, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Melinda Danielson, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melinda Danielson, ARNP wrote 3,837 Medicare Part D claims totaling $356K in drug costs for 317 beneficiaries.
Where is Melinda Danielson, ARNP located? ▼
Melinda Danielson, ARNP is located at 304 FRANKLIN ST, Keosauqua, IA, 52565. Phone: (319) 293-3171.
What is Melinda Danielson, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Melinda Danielson, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508380783, issued on 07/31/2017.
Does Melinda Danielson, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Melinda Danielson, ARNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $281K in brand drug costs.
Does Melinda Danielson, ARNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Melinda Danielson, ARNP had 117 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melinda Danielson, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melinda Danielson, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melinda Danielson, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Melinda Danielson, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,837 Part D claims and 317 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melinda Danielson, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Melinda Danielson, ARNP's NPI is 1508380783 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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