2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1831775576 MD
Verify on CMS →

SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD

Family Medicine Physician in WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
352
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD filed 352 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa.

352
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

352 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/23/2021

NPI 1831775576

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

352 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1225 S GEAR AVE STE 159, WEST BURLINGTON, IA, 52655, with a listed phone of (319) 768-1000. NPI 1831775576 was issued on 03/23/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KOTTENSTETTE 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 352 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1225 S GEAR AVE STE 159
WEST BURLINGTON, IA 52655

Provider Details

NPI 1831775576
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/23/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, 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.

SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
WEST BURLINGTON, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

352
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
743
Total Day Supply
21,258
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.01
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 31, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
24
Gabapentin
17
Pantoprazole Sodium
17
Losartan Potassium
14
Ozempic
Semaglutide
14
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
13
Amlodipine Besylate
13
Lisinopril
12
Montelukast Sodium
12
Levothyroxine Sodium
11

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD's 352 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD's specialty?
SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD wrote 352 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD located?
SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD is located at 1225 S GEAR AVE STE 159, WEST BURLINGTON, IA, 52655. Phone: (319) 768-1000.
What is SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD's NPI number?
SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831775576, issued on 03/23/2021.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD accept Medicare?
SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 352 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD's credentials?
SARAH KOTTENSTETTE, MD's NPI is 1831775576 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology