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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1144993486 ARNP
Verify on CMS → Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP
Family Nurse Practitioner in Urbandale, 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 210,832 in Family 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
592
Medicare Part D claims · 398 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$73.43
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP filed 592 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Urbandale, Iowa, prescribing 93% generic.
- 592
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- $73.43
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥66th
- pct by Part D claim volume (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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1144993486 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1144993486
- ENUM-RECENT 2021
- TAX-MEGA 211K Family Nurse
- RX-LIGHT 592
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,852 in Iowa
- PHOTO-ENUM Nelva Gonzalez · 2021
Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
592 ≥ 66th percentile 66% of 1,370,886 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 · 2023
What does the federal data show about Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
592 52% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Family 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.
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 | 1144993486 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/30/2021 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP 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
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).
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 Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$73
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 · Generic-heavy
Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP - brand share 4.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
4% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 592 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.
592
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
398
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 608
- Total Day Supply
- 6,995
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 35 (5.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 206
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 62, 65-74: 207, 75-84: 99, 85+: 30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
92 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
52 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
41 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 35
Diclofenac Sodium
35 claims
- Amoxicillin 25
Amoxicillin
25 claims
- Azithromycin 23
Azithromycin
23 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
21 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 20
Doxycycline Hyclate
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 92 |
| Cephalexin | 52 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 41 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 35 |
| Amoxicillin | 25 |
| Azithromycin | 23 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 19 |
| Methocarbamol | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP's 592 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nationwide Family Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Prasasouk, both outside Iowa so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Prasasouk.
One of 1,852 Family Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Iowa, 5 are shown here.
Lynne Abbott
Cedar Rapids, IA
Amina Abdullah
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Brandon Abel
DNP
Coralville, IA
Dr. Rachel Ackerman
NP
Sheldon, IA
Dr. Tonia Ackerman
ARNP
West Des Moines, IA
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Urbandale, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP wrote 592 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 398 beneficiaries.
Where is Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP located? ▼
Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP is located at 5200 100TH ST, Urbandale, IA, 50322. Phone: (515) 675-7500.
What is Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144993486, issued on 07/30/2021.
Does Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 592 Part D claims and 398 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Nikala Prasasouk, ARNP's NPI is 1144993486 with credentials ARNP. 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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