NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1295721223 M.D.
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Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in 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 1,608 in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, 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
389
Medicare Part D claims · 200 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$323.61
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Michael Page, M.D. filed 389 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Des Moines, Iowa, prescribing 80% generic.
- 389
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- generic prescribing
- $323.61
- 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.
Michael Page, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
389 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Page, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Michael Page, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
389 98% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Michael Page, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1212 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309, with a listed phone of (515) 283-1541. NPI 1295721223 was issued on 09/26/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 389 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 200 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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 | 1295721223 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/26/2005 |
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 Michael Page, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$324
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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
Michael Page, M.D. - brand share 20.0%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 389 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.
389
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
200
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 413
- Total Day Supply
- 4,827
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
- Opioid Claims
- 11 (2.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 83
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 51% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Page, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metronidazole
Metronidazole
60 claims
- Cholestyramine
Cholestyramine
31 claims
- Procto-Med Hc
Procto-Med Hc
28 claims
- Cholestyramine Light
Cholestyramine Light
24 claims
- Hydrocortisone 23
Hydrocortisone
23 claims
- Colestipol Hcl 14
Colestipol Hcl
14 claims
- Neomycin Sulfate 11
Neomycin Sulfate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metronidazole | 60 |
| Cholestyramine Cholestyramine (With Sugar) | 31 |
| Procto-Med Hc Hydrocortisone | 28 |
| Cholestyramine Light Cholestyramine/Aspartame | 24 |
| Hydrocortisone | 23 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 14 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 11 |
| Gavilyte-G "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf "Sodium | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview
How Michael Page, M.D. fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Page, M.D.'s 389 claims are above the specialty average of 196.
Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Page.
Dr. Paula Beckwith
M.D.
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Ohmar Coughlin
M.D.
Des Moines, IA
Dr. John Cromwell
MD
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Maysoon Gamaleldin
M.D
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Molly Gross
M.D.
Des Moines, IA
Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Page, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Michael Page, M.D. specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in Des Moines, Iowa. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Michael Page, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Page, M.D. wrote 389 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 200 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Page, M.D. located? ▼
Michael Page, M.D. is located at 1212 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA, 50309. Phone: (515) 283-1541.
What is Michael Page, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Michael Page, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295721223, issued on 09/26/2005.
Does Michael Page, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Page, M.D.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Page, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Page, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Page, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Page, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metronidazole, Cholestyramine, Procto-Med Hc. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Page, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Page, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 389 Part D claims and 200 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Page, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Michael Page, M.D.'s NPI is 1295721223 with credentials M.D.. 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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