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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1497770176 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Corning, 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 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 420 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$170.81
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Steven Freeman, MD filed 7,821 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Corning, Iowa, prescribing 85% generic.
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Steven Freeman, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
7,821 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Steven Freeman, 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 Steven Freeman, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
7,821 188% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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).
Steven Freeman, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 601 ROSARY DR, Corning, IA, 50841, with a listed phone of (641) 322-5425. NPI 1497770176 was issued on 07/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 7,821 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 420 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $566K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1497770176 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/13/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Steven Freeman, 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.
Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital Corning Iowa
Bedford, 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).
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 Steven Freeman, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$171
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Steven Freeman, MD - brand share 14.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 7,821 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.
7,821
Total Claims
$566K
Total Drug Cost
420
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 11,478
- Total Day Supply
- 317,978
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $441K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $121K
- Opioid Claims
- 441 (5.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 170
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 58, 65-74: 157, 75-84: 124, 85+: 81
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Steven Freeman, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
272 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
271 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
249 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
220 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
207 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
204 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
197 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
196 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 272 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 271 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 249 |
| Furosemide | 220 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 207 |
| Gabapentin | 204 |
| Losartan Potassium | 197 |
| Lisinopril | 196 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 185 |
| Potassium Chloride | 181 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Steven Freeman, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Steven Freeman, MD's 7,821 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Freeman.
Dr. Baha Abbad
MD
Waterloo, IA
Dr. Shazia Abbas
MD
Ottumwa, IA
Dr. Abdullah Abbasi
MD
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Duane Abbott
MD
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Francois Abboud
MD
Iowa City, IA
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steven Freeman, MD's specialty? ▼
Steven Freeman, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Corning, Iowa. Credentials: MD.
How much does Steven Freeman, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Steven Freeman, MD wrote 7,821 Medicare Part D claims totaling $566K in drug costs for 420 beneficiaries.
Where is Steven Freeman, MD located? ▼
Steven Freeman, MD is located at 601 ROSARY DR, Corning, IA, 50841. Phone: (641) 322-5425.
What is Steven Freeman, MD's NPI number? ▼
Steven Freeman, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497770176, issued on 07/13/2006.
Does Steven Freeman, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Steven Freeman, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $441K in brand drug costs.
Does Steven Freeman, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Steven Freeman, MD had 441 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Steven Freeman, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Steven Freeman, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Steven Freeman, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Steven Freeman, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,821 Part D claims and 420 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Steven Freeman, MD's credentials? ▼
Steven Freeman, MD's NPI is 1497770176 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
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).
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
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