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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1467440792 ARNP
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Nurse Practitioner in Waterloo, 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 87,700 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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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 644 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Patricia Bischoff, ARNP filed 1,099 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Waterloo, Iowa, prescribing 92% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 92%
- generic prescribing
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Patricia Bischoff, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,099 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
What does the federal data show about Patricia Bischoff, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,099 1% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How 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
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Patricia Bischoff, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 1655 E SAN MARNAN DR, Waterloo, IA, 50702, with a listed phone of (319) 232-2281. NPI 1467440792 was issued on 10/11/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,099 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 644 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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 | 1467440792 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/11/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Patricia Bischoff, 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
Cedar Falls, 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 · Generic-heavy
Patricia Bischoff, ARNP - brand share 5.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
5% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,099 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.
1,099
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
644
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,115
- Total Day Supply
- 12,454
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 92% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 549
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.05
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 106, 65-74: 296, 75-84: 170, 85+: 72
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Patricia Bischoff, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
216 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
108 claims
- Cefdinir
Cefdinir
94 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon… 81
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
81 claims
- Cephalexin 71
Cephalexin
71 claims
- Mupirocin 55
Mupirocin
55 claims
- Amoxicillin 53
Amoxicillin
53 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 51
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
51 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 216 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 108 |
| Cefdinir | 94 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 81 |
| Cephalexin | 71 |
| Mupirocin | 55 |
| Amoxicillin | 53 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 51 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 42 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 36 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Patricia Bischoff, ARNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Patricia Bischoff, ARNP's 1,099 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bischoff.
Jennifer Achenbach
Council Bluffs, IA
Dr. Elizabeth Ackerson
ARNP
Waterloo, IA
Dr. Anece Adam
ARNP
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Debra Adams
ARNP
Fort Dodge, IA
Dr. Kathleen Adams
ARNP
Des Moines, IA
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- 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 Patricia Bischoff, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Patricia Bischoff, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Waterloo, Iowa. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Patricia Bischoff, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Patricia Bischoff, ARNP wrote 1,099 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 644 beneficiaries.
Where is Patricia Bischoff, ARNP located? ▼
Patricia Bischoff, ARNP is located at 1655 E SAN MARNAN DR, Waterloo, IA, 50702. Phone: (319) 232-2281.
What is Patricia Bischoff, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Patricia Bischoff, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467440792, issued on 10/11/2005.
Does Patricia Bischoff, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Patricia Bischoff, ARNP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Patricia Bischoff, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Patricia Bischoff, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Cefdinir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Patricia Bischoff, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Patricia Bischoff, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,099 Part D claims and 644 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Patricia Bischoff, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Patricia Bischoff, ARNP's NPI is 1467440792 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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