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2026 NPPES data Ambulatory Care Pharmacist NPI 1548935703
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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in Cedar Rapids, 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 3,496 in Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, 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
129
Medicare Part D claims · 121 beneficiaries · Ambulatory Care Pharmacist avg: 492
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Robert Sample filed 129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, prescribing 0% generic.
- 129
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
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Robert Sample's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
129 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 Robert Sample?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
129 74% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Ambulatory Care Pharmacist 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.
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Robert Sample appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider at 1843 JOHNSON AVE NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405, with a listed phone of (319) 365-5343. NPI 1548935703 was issued on 08/10/2021.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 121 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,496 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 492 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 | 1548935703 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ambulatory Care Pharmacist |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/10/2021 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Robert Sample - brand share 100.0%
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist average
100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 129 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.
129
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
121
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 129
- Total Day Supply
- 129
- Brand vs Generic
- 100% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $35K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $0
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.74
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% 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 | 85 |
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 34 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Overview
How Robert Sample fits within the Ambulatory Care Pharmacist landscape nationally.
3,496
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in US
52
States with Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
492
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Sample's 129 claims are below the specialty average of 492.
Nearby Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sample.
Dr. Jolynn Ahmann
PHARMD
Council Bluffs, IA
Dr. Karen Baker
R.PH.
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Abby Beane
PHARMD
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Emily Beckett
PHARMD
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Kelly Caldbeck
PHARMD
West Des Moines, IA
Compare Ambulatory Care Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Ambulatory Care Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Sample's specialty? ▼
Robert Sample specializes in Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and practices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
How much does Robert Sample prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Sample wrote 129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 121 beneficiaries.
Where is Robert Sample located? ▼
Robert Sample is located at 1843 JOHNSON AVE NW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405. Phone: (319) 365-5343.
What is Robert Sample's NPI number? ▼
Robert Sample's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548935703, issued on 08/10/2021.
Does Robert Sample prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Sample's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
How many Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,496 Ambulatory Care Pharmacist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Ambulatory Care Pharmacist provider writes 492 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Sample prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Sample's most frequently prescribed drugs include Arexvy, Shingrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Sample accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Sample appears in CMS Medicare data with 129 Part D claims and 121 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Sample's credentials? ▼
Robert Sample's NPI is 1548935703. 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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