2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1528457660
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POOJA GHOSH

Pharmacist in AMES, 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
197
Medicare Part D claims · 180 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

POOJA GHOSH filed 197 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in AMES, Iowa, prescribing 0% generic.

197
Part D claims, 2023
0%
generic prescribing

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POOJA GHOSH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

197 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 POOJA GHOSH?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/13/2015

NPI 1528457660

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

197 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Pharmacist share within Iowa

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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).

POOJA GHOSH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider at 3136 BAYBERRY RD, AMES, IA, 50014, with a listed phone of (515) 708-0043. NPI 1528457660 was issued on 01/13/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GHOSH 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 197 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 180 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count. 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

3136 BAYBERRY RD
AMES, IA 50014

Provider Details

NPI 1528457660
Specialty Pharmacist
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/13/2015

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

POOJA GHOSH — brand share 100.0%
Specialty average (est.)

100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 197 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.

197
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
180
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
197
Total Day Supply
197
Brand vs Generic
100% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$57K
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
154
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
27
Boostrix Tdap
"Diphth
N/A

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

Pharmacist Overview

How POOJA GHOSH fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

POOJA GHOSH's 197 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is POOJA GHOSH's specialty?
POOJA GHOSH specializes in Pharmacist and practices in AMES, Iowa.
How much does POOJA GHOSH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, POOJA GHOSH wrote 197 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 180 beneficiaries.
Where is POOJA GHOSH located?
POOJA GHOSH is located at 3136 BAYBERRY RD, AMES, IA, 50014. Phone: (515) 708-0043.
What is POOJA GHOSH's NPI number?
POOJA GHOSH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528457660, issued on 01/13/2015.
Does POOJA GHOSH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
POOJA GHOSH's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $57K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does POOJA GHOSH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, POOJA GHOSH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Arexvy, Shingrix, Boostrix Tdap. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does POOJA GHOSH accept Medicare?
POOJA GHOSH appears in CMS Medicare data with 197 Part D claims and 180 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify POOJA GHOSH's credentials?
POOJA GHOSH's NPI is 1528457660. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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