2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1518445766 DNP
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TAYLOR SULA, DNP

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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 398 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

TAYLOR SULA, DNP filed 7,483 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, prescribing 85% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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.

TAYLOR SULA, DNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,483 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about TAYLOR SULA, DNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/31/2018

NPI 1518445766

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,483 590% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

TAYLOR SULA, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP credentials at 1401 50TH ST STE 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266, with a listed phone of (515) 225-7132. NPI 1518445766 was issued on 07/31/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SULA 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 7,483 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 398 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $764K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1401 50TH ST STE 100
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

Provider Details

NPI 1518445766
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/31/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TAYLOR SULA, 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.

METRO GERIATRIC SERVICES
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

TAYLOR SULA, DNP — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 7,483 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.

7,483
Total Claims
$764K
Total Drug Cost
398
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,583
Total Day Supply
187,604
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$482K
Generic Drug Cost
$280K
Opioid Claims
329 (4.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
144

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.32
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 128, 75-84: 128, 85+: 89

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TAYLOR SULA, 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
Sertraline Hcl
308
Atorvastatin Calcium
276
Amlodipine Besylate
268
Furosemide
238
Gabapentin
220
Lisinopril
186
Levothyroxine Sodium
170
Trazodone Hcl
170
Metoprolol Succinate
166
Lorazepam
163

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How TAYLOR SULA, DNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

TAYLOR SULA, DNP's 7,483 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAYLOR SULA, DNP's specialty?
TAYLOR SULA, DNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in WEST DES MOINES, Iowa. Credentials: DNP.
How much does TAYLOR SULA, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAYLOR SULA, DNP wrote 7,483 Medicare Part D claims totaling $764K in drug costs for 398 beneficiaries.
Where is TAYLOR SULA, DNP located?
TAYLOR SULA, DNP is located at 1401 50TH ST STE 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50266. Phone: (515) 225-7132.
What is TAYLOR SULA, DNP's NPI number?
TAYLOR SULA, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518445766, issued on 07/31/2018.
Does TAYLOR SULA, DNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TAYLOR SULA, DNP's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $482K in brand drug costs.
Does TAYLOR SULA, DNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, TAYLOR SULA, DNP had 329 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TAYLOR SULA, DNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAYLOR SULA, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAYLOR SULA, DNP accept Medicare?
TAYLOR SULA, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,483 Part D claims and 398 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAYLOR SULA, DNP's credentials?
TAYLOR SULA, DNP's NPI is 1518445766 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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