2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1396992137 MD
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ROBERT LOVE, MD

Hospitalist Physician in IOWA CITY, 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
444
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Industry payments
$29.21
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT LOVE, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in IOWA CITY, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 444 claims across 159 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $29.21 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT LOVE, MD filed 444 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across IOWA CITY, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT LOVE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ROBERT LOVE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2008

NPI 1396992137

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

444 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Iowa

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Iowa

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

ROBERT LOVE, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in IOWA CITY, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1396992137. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ROBERT LOVE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 500 E MARKET ST, IOWA CITY, IA, 52245, with a listed phone of (319) 339-3551. NPI 1396992137 was issued on 08/23/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LOVE 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 444 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $23K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

500 E MARKET ST
IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Provider Details

NPI 1396992137
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/23/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT LOVE, MD 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.

ECM HEALTH GROUP LLC
FLORENCE, AL
HOSPITAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LLC
NEW ALBANY, MS
SOUTHEASTERN PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC
UNION CITY, TN

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 ROBERT LOVE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

444
Total Claims
$23K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
511
Total Day Supply
11,912
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
12 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 43, 75-84: 60, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
26
Metoprolol Succinate
25
Atorvastatin Calcium
23
Prednisone
20
Eliquis
Apixaban
19
Levofloxacin
19
Metoprolol Tartrate
19
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
15
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
13
Lisinopril
11

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How ROBERT LOVE, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT LOVE, MD's 444 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT LOVE, MD's specialty?
ROBERT LOVE, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in IOWA CITY, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT LOVE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT LOVE, MD wrote 444 Medicare Part D claims totaling $23K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT LOVE, MD located?
ROBERT LOVE, MD is located at 500 E MARKET ST, IOWA CITY, IA, 52245. Phone: (319) 339-3551.
What is ROBERT LOVE, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT LOVE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396992137, issued on 08/23/2008.
Does ROBERT LOVE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT LOVE, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT LOVE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT LOVE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT LOVE, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT LOVE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 444 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT LOVE, MD's credentials?
ROBERT LOVE, MD's NPI is 1396992137 with credentials MD. 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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