NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Naturopath NPI 1477678241 NMD
Verify on CMS → Nathan Vitaro, NMD
Naturopath in Scottsdale, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,762 in Naturopath, 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
199
Medicare Part D claims · 42 beneficiaries · Naturopath avg: 127
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 17% 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
Nathan Vitaro, NMD filed 199 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Naturopath in Scottsdale, Arizona, prescribing 77% generic.
- 199
- Part D claims, 2024
- 77%
- generic prescribing
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Nathan Vitaro, NMD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1477678241), first enumerated 03/20/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 199 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1477678241 · Naturopath
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1477678241
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MID 7K Naturopath
- RX-LIGHT 199
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,080 in Arizona
- PHOTO-ENUM John Sherman, N.D. · 2007
Nathan Vitaro, NMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
199 ≥ 34th percentile 34% 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 Nathan Vitaro, NMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Naturopath
Medicare Part D claims
199 57% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Naturopath compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477678241 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Naturopath |
| Credentials | NMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/20/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Nathan Vitaro, NMD - brand share 17.0%
Naturopath average
17% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 199 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.
199
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
42
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 472.8
- Total Day Supply
- 13,817
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 77% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $946
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.71
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 27, 75-84: 15, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nathan Vitaro, NMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
38 claims
- Progesterone
Progesterone
17 claims
- Aliskiren 11
Aliskiren
11 claims
- Np Thyroid 11
Np Thyroid
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 38 |
| Progesterone Progesterone, Micronized | 17 |
| Aliskiren Aliskiren Hemifumarate | 11 |
| Np Thyroid Thyroid,pork | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Naturopath Overview
How Nathan Vitaro, NMD fits within the Naturopath landscape nationally.
6,762
Naturopath Providers in US
53
States with Naturopath
127
Avg Claims per Provider
Nathan Vitaro, NMD's 199 claims are above the specialty average of 127.
Nationwide Naturopath peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Vitaro, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Naturopath Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vitaro.
One of 1,080 Naturopath providers enrolled in Arizona, 5 are shown here.
Crystal Abbott
NMD
Mesa, AZ
Ryan Abdelnour
ND
Scottsdale, AZ
Shad Abdulla
ND
Scottsdale, AZ
Konstantina Adams
NMD
Mesa, AZ
Dorina Ademi
NMD
Chandler, AZ
Compare Naturopath nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nathan Vitaro, NMD's specialty? ▼
Nathan Vitaro, NMD specializes in Naturopath and practices in Scottsdale, Arizona. Credentials: NMD.
How much does Nathan Vitaro, NMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Nathan Vitaro, NMD wrote 199 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 42 beneficiaries.
Where is Nathan Vitaro, NMD located? ▼
Nathan Vitaro, NMD is located at 14350 N. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLVD., Scottsdale, AZ, 85260. Phone: (602) 707-3535.
What is Nathan Vitaro, NMD's NPI number? ▼
Nathan Vitaro, NMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477678241, issued on 03/20/2007.
Does Nathan Vitaro, NMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nathan Vitaro, NMD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $946 in brand drug costs.
How many Naturopath providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,762 Naturopath providers across 53 states in the US. The average Naturopath provider writes 127 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nathan Vitaro, NMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nathan Vitaro, NMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Progesterone, Aliskiren. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nathan Vitaro, NMD accept Medicare? ▼
Nathan Vitaro, NMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 199 Part D claims and 42 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nathan Vitaro, NMD's credentials? ▼
Nathan Vitaro, NMD's NPI is 1477678241 with credentials NMD. 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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