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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1487810875 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Muscatine, 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 150,974 in Physician Assistant, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 85 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Valerie Kies, PA-C filed 1,354 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Muscatine, Iowa.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
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Valerie Kies, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,354 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Valerie Kies, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,354 71% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Valerie Kies, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3465 MULBERRY AVE, Muscatine, IA, 52761, with a listed phone of (319) 356-4400. NPI 1487810875 was issued on 08/05/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,354 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 85 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $169K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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 | 1487810875 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/05/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Valerie Kies, PA-C 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.
State University OF Iowa
Iowa City, 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.
1,354
Total Claims
$169K
Total Drug Cost
85
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,253
- Total Day Supply
- 62,073
- Generic Drug Cost
- $23K
- Opioid Claims
- 38 (2.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.28
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 49, 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 Valerie Kies, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
68 claims
- Ozempic
Ozempic
65 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
55 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
48 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
47 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
40 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
36 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
35 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 68 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 65 |
| Lisinopril | 55 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 48 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 47 |
| Metformin Hcl | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 36 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 35 |
| Omeprazole | 34 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 33 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Valerie Kies, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Valerie Kies, PA-C's 1,354 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kies.
Fady Abawi
Davenport, IA
Steven Abdo
Coralville, IA
Dr. Leah Abebe
PA
Council Bluffs, IA
Dr. Timothy Ackarman
PA
Forest City, IA
Dr. Parker Acree
PA-C
Iowa City, IA
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valerie Kies, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Valerie Kies, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Muscatine, Iowa. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Valerie Kies, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Valerie Kies, PA-C wrote 1,354 Medicare Part D claims totaling $169K in drug costs for 85 beneficiaries.
Where is Valerie Kies, PA-C located? ▼
Valerie Kies, PA-C is located at 3465 MULBERRY AVE, Muscatine, IA, 52761. Phone: (319) 356-4400.
What is Valerie Kies, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Valerie Kies, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487810875, issued on 08/05/2008.
Does Valerie Kies, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Valerie Kies, PA-C had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Valerie Kies, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Valerie Kies, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Ozempic, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Valerie Kies, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Valerie Kies, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,354 Part D claims and 85 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Valerie Kies, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Valerie Kies, PA-C's NPI is 1487810875 with credentials PA-C. 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
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.