NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1457695595 A.R.N.P.
Verify on CMS → Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner in West 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 89,808 in 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
276
Medicare Part D claims · 91 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
13.9/100
▼ 70 pts below national avg 83.5 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 13.9/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 276 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 13.9/100
- MIPS score · -70 vs avg
- 276
- Part D claims, 2024
- 80%
- generic prescribing
- ≥2nd
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1457695595), first enumerated 11/15/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 276 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 13.9/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1457695595 · Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-LOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1457695595
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-MEGA 90K Nurse Practitioner
- MIPS-LOW 13.9/100
- RX-LIGHT 276
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,210 in Iowa
- PHOTO-FINISH Victor Cabezudo, ARNP · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Groth · this pro…
Groth · this provider
13.9 MIPS pts
- Victor Cabezudo,…
Victor Cabezudo, ARNP
13.9 MIPS pts
- Tamara Simpson, …
Tamara Simpson, ANP
14 MIPS pts
- Holly Gore, NP-C…
Holly Gore, NP-C
14.1 MIPS pts
- Terri Carroll, N…
Terri Carroll, N.P.
14.1 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
14 ≥ 2nd percentile 2% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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 whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. sits
This provider among nurse practitioner peers
Across the 13,205 nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. writes more Part D claims than 43% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
276 76% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
13.9/100 69.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 13.9/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1457695595 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | A.R.N.P. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/15/2012 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
13.8801
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
0
Quality
46.267
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. 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.
Metro Geriatric Services
Des Moines, IA
Metro Geriatric Services 2 LLC
West Des Moines, 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 · Typical
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. - brand share 20.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 276 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.
276
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
91
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 276
- Total Day Supply
- 3,610
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 61
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.15
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 27, 75-84: 32, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Clotrimazole-Betam…
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
31 claims
- Ssd
Ssd
30 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
29 claims
- Fluconazole
Fluconazole
25 claims
- Silver Sulfadiazine
Silver Sulfadiazine
18 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
17 claims
- Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole
16 claims
- Lidocaine Hcl Visc… 12
Lidocaine Hcl Viscous
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 31 |
| Ssd Silver Sulfadiazine | 30 |
| Mupirocin | 29 |
| Fluconazole | 25 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 18 |
| Cephalexin | 17 |
| Clotrimazole | 16 |
| Lidocaine Hcl Viscous Lidocaine Hcl | 12 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
89,808
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,144
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s 276 claims are below the specialty average of 1,144.
Nationwide Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Groth, both outside Iowa so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (13.9 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Groth.
One of 1,210 Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Iowa, 5 are shown here.
Jennifer Achenbach
Council Bluffs, IA
Elizabeth Ackerson
ARNP
Waterloo, IA
Anece Adam
ARNP
Iowa City, IA
Debra Adams
ARNP
Fort Dodge, IA
Kathleen Adams
ARNP
Des Moines, IA
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s specialty? ▼
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in West Des Moines, Iowa. Credentials: A.R.N.P..
How much does Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. wrote 276 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 91 beneficiaries.
What is Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 13.9/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 46.3). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. located? ▼
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. is located at 1401 50TH ST STE 100, West Des Moines, IA, 50266. Phone: (515) 225-7132.
What is Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s NPI number? ▼
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457695595, issued on 11/15/2012.
Does Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 89,808 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,144 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Ssd, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. accept Medicare? ▼
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 276 Part D claims and 91 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s credentials? ▼
Nicole Groth, A.R.N.P.'s NPI is 1457695595 with credentials A.R.N.P.. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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