2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1487354064 DNP
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STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in WEST DES MOINES, 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 · 219 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP filed 1,445 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, prescribing 88% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,445 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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 STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/03/2023

NPI 1487354064

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,445 151% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care 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).

STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP credentials at 1776 W LAKES PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266, with a listed phone of (515) 241-3510. NPI 1487354064 was issued on 03/03/2023. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTIAN 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 1,445 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 219 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $57K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.2%. 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

1776 W LAKES PKWY
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Provider Details

NPI 1487354064
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/03/2023

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP 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.

IOWA PHYSICIANS CLINIC MEDICAL FOUNDATION
WEST DES MOINES, 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 · Typical

STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,445 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.

1,445
Total Claims
$57K
Total Drug Cost
219
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,501
Total Day Supply
33,893
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$33K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
205 (14.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.09
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 42, 75-84: 63, 85+: 94

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
82
Furosemide
64
Lorazepam
62
Atorvastatin Calcium
60
Levothyroxine Sodium
44
Warfarin Sodium
40
Gabapentin
38
Sertraline Hcl
38
Tramadol Hcl
36
Lisinopril
32

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP's 1,445 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP's specialty?
STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: DNP.
How much does STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP wrote 1,445 Medicare Part D claims totaling $57K in drug costs for 219 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP located?
STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP is located at 1776 W LAKES PKWY, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266. Phone: (515) 241-3510.
What is STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP's NPI number?
STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487354064, issued on 03/03/2023.
Does STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $33K in brand drug costs.
Does STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP had 205 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.2%.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Furosemide, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP accept Medicare?
STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,445 Part D claims and 219 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP's credentials?
STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN, DNP's NPI is 1487354064 with credentials DNP. 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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