NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1962999672 PMHNP
Verify on CMS → Merve Akova, PMHNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Waterloo, 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 44,928 in Psychiatric/Mental Health 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 282 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 895
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Merve Akova, PMHNP filed 4,691 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Waterloo, Iowa, prescribing 91% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- ≥93rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Merve Akova, PMHNP
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1962999672), first enumerated 04/18/2018.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 4,691 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1962999672 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1962999672
- ENUM-RECENT 2018
- TAX-MID 45K Psychiatric/Mental Health
- RX-MID 4,691
- BOOK-LIGHT 510 in Iowa
- PHOTO-ENUM Rebecca Antoine · 2018
Merve Akova, PMHNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,691 ≥ 93rd percentile 93% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Merve Akova, PMHNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
4,691 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Psychiatric/Mental Health 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962999672 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | PMHNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/18/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Merve Akova, PMHNP 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
Waterloo, 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 · Generic-heavy
Merve Akova, PMHNP - brand share 9.0%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,691 2024 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 2024.
4,691
Total Claims
$394K
Total Drug Cost
282
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,752.1
- Total Day Supply
- 152,502
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $306K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $87K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 71% female / 29% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 92, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 62, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Merve Akova, PMHNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
325 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
234 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
231 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
224 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
219 claims
- Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine
201 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
194 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
181 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 325 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 234 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 231 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 224 |
| Clonazepam | 219 |
| Lamotrigine | 201 |
| Alprazolam | 194 |
| Lorazepam | 181 |
| Aripiprazole | 168 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 144 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Merve Akova, PMHNP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
44,928
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
895
Avg Claims per Provider
Merve Akova, PMHNP's 4,691 claims are above the specialty average of 895.
Nationwide Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Akova, both outside Iowa so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2018)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Akova.
One of 510 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Iowa, 5 are shown here.
Noel Adams
ARNP
Marion, IA
Monsurat Adeleke
Sioux City, IA
Rosemary Ajibade
PMHNP
Iowa City, IA
Leeann Albright
MSN, FNP-C, ARNP
West Des Moines, IA
Dr. Nan Ambrosy
DNP, ARNP
Des Moines, IA
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merve Akova, PMHNP's specialty? ▼
Merve Akova, PMHNP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Waterloo, Iowa. Credentials: PMHNP.
How much does Merve Akova, PMHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Merve Akova, PMHNP wrote 4,691 Medicare Part D claims totaling $394K in drug costs for 282 beneficiaries.
Where is Merve Akova, PMHNP located? ▼
Merve Akova, PMHNP is located at 146 W DALE ST STE 101, Waterloo, IA, 50703. Phone: (319) 233-3351.
What is Merve Akova, PMHNP's NPI number? ▼
Merve Akova, PMHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962999672, issued on 04/18/2018.
Does Merve Akova, PMHNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Merve Akova, PMHNP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $306K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,928 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 895 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Merve Akova, PMHNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Merve Akova, PMHNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Trazodone Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Merve Akova, PMHNP accept Medicare? ▼
Merve Akova, PMHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,691 Part D claims and 282 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Merve Akova, PMHNP's credentials? ▼
Merve Akova, PMHNP's NPI is 1962999672 with credentials PMHNP. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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