2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1275505505 MD
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MIKKA APPEL, MD

Family Medicine Physician in BETTENDORF, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 421 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$41.69
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MIKKA APPEL, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BETTENDORF, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 421 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $41.69 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MIKKA APPEL, MD filed 6,199 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BETTENDORF, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MIKKA APPEL, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MIKKA APPEL, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/02/2006

NPI 1275505505

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,199 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Iowa

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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.

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).

MIKKA APPEL, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in BETTENDORF, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1275505505. 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.

MIKKA APPEL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3740 UTICA RIDGE RD, BETTENDORF, IA, 52722, with a listed phone of (563) 344-7400. NPI 1275505505 was issued on 02/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APPEL 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 6,199 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 421 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $510K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

3740 UTICA RIDGE RD
BETTENDORF, IA 52722

Provider Details

NPI 1275505505
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MIKKA APPEL, MD 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
BETTENDORF, 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).

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 MIKKA APPEL, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$42

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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

MIKKA APPEL, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 6,199 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.

6,199
Total Claims
$510K
Total Drug Cost
421
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,478
Total Day Supply
425,486
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$401K
Generic Drug Cost
$105K
Opioid Claims
106 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
128

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
77% female / 23% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 219, 75-84: 148, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
422
Losartan Potassium
362
Levothyroxine Sodium
312
Amlodipine Besylate
228
Omeprazole
206
Escitalopram Oxalate
198
Lisinopril
137
Pantoprazole Sodium
130
Sertraline Hcl
122
Metoprolol Succinate
119

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How MIKKA APPEL, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

MIKKA APPEL, MD's 6,199 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIKKA APPEL, MD's specialty?
MIKKA APPEL, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BETTENDORF, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does MIKKA APPEL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MIKKA APPEL, MD wrote 6,199 Medicare Part D claims totaling $510K in drug costs for 421 beneficiaries.
Where is MIKKA APPEL, MD located?
MIKKA APPEL, MD is located at 3740 UTICA RIDGE RD, BETTENDORF, IA, 52722. Phone: (563) 344-7400.
What is MIKKA APPEL, MD's NPI number?
MIKKA APPEL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275505505, issued on 02/02/2006.
Does MIKKA APPEL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MIKKA APPEL, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $401K in brand drug costs.
Does MIKKA APPEL, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MIKKA APPEL, MD had 106 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MIKKA APPEL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MIKKA APPEL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MIKKA APPEL, MD accept Medicare?
MIKKA APPEL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,199 Part D claims and 421 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MIKKA APPEL, MD's credentials?
MIKKA APPEL, MD's NPI is 1275505505 with credentials MD. 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.

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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