2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1912548744 NURSE PRACTITIONER
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RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner in CEDAR RAPIDS, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 308 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER filed 1,379 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, prescribing 93% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,379 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2019

NPI 1912548744

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,379 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NURSE PRACTITIONER credentials at 1940 1ST AVE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52402, with a listed phone of (319) 364-5151. NPI 1912548744 was issued on 10/02/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TAVES 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 1,379 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 308 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $111K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 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

1940 1ST AVE NE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402

Provider Details

NPI 1912548744
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/02/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER 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.

CH SPECIALTY SERVICES IA PC
OSCEOLA, IA
CURANA HEALTH OF IOWA PLLC
OSCEOLA, IA
IOWA PHYSICIANS CLINIC MEDICAL FOUNDATION
CEDAR RAPIDS, 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

RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,379 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.

1,379
Total Claims
$111K
Total Drug Cost
308
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,657
Total Day Supply
44,496
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$84K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Opioid Claims
34 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.03
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 150, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 43, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
192
Tizanidine Hcl
141
Pregabalin
132
Baclofen
87
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
81
Topiramate
64
Methocarbamol
62
Duloxetine Hcl
46
Amitriptyline Hcl
32
Celecoxib
32

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER's 1,379 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 TAVES.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER's specialty?
RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. Credentials: NURSE PRACTITIONER.
How much does RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER wrote 1,379 Medicare Part D claims totaling $111K in drug costs for 308 beneficiaries.
Where is RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER located?
RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER is located at 1940 1ST AVE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52402. Phone: (319) 364-5151.
What is RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI number?
RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912548744, issued on 10/02/2019.
Does RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $84K in brand drug costs.
Does RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe opioids?
Yes, RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 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 RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tizanidine Hcl, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER accept Medicare?
RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,379 Part D claims and 308 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER's credentials?
RACHEL TAVES, NURSE PRACTITIONER's NPI is 1912548744 with credentials NURSE PRACTITIONER. 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.

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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