2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1720296940 MD
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William Nienaber, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 366 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$196.62
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

William Nienaber, MD filed 3,270 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, prescribing 83% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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.

William Nienaber, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,270 Top 11% higher than 89% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

William Nienaber, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 William Nienaber, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2007

NPI 1720296940

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,270 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Largest specialties in Missouri (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist — 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Professional Counselor — 4.8%Professional Counselor4.8%Speech-Language Pathologist — 4.5%Speech-Language Pathologist4.5%Clinical Social Worker — 4.5%Clinical Social Worker4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist — 4%Physical Therapist4%Cardiovascular Disease Physician — 0.4%Cardiovascular Disease Physician0.4%
Largest specialties in Missouri (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

William Nienaber, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 211 SAINT FRANCIS DR STE 15, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703, with a listed phone of (573) 331-3333. NPI 1720296940 was issued on 05/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Nienaber 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 3,270 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 366 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $436K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

211 SAINT FRANCIS DR STE 15
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Provider Details

NPI 1720296940
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/20/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where William Nienaber, 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.

Saint Francis Medical Center
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Scott City, MO
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 260183
Internal Medicine Associates OF Southeast Missouri LLC
Poplar Bluff, MO

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 William Nienaber, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$197

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

William Nienaber, MD — brand share 17.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 3,270 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.

3,270
Total Claims
$436K
Total Drug Cost
366
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,052
Total Day Supply
150,567
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$395K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 56, 65-74: 137, 75-84: 118, 85+: 55

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What William Nienaber, 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
Metoprolol Succinate
539
Eliquis
Apixaban
316
Furosemide
274
Atorvastatin Calcium
186
Carvedilol
159
Metoprolol Tartrate
137
Spironolactone
126
Losartan Potassium
124
Amlodipine Besylate
121
Amiodarone Hcl
117

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How William Nienaber, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

William Nienaber, MD's 3,270 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 Missouri medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Nienaber, MD's specialty?
William Nienaber, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does William Nienaber, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, William Nienaber, MD wrote 3,270 Medicare Part D claims totaling $436K in drug costs for 366 beneficiaries.
Where is William Nienaber, MD located?
William Nienaber, MD is located at 211 SAINT FRANCIS DR STE 15, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703. Phone: (573) 331-3333.
What is William Nienaber, MD's NPI number?
William Nienaber, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720296940, issued on 05/20/2007.
Does William Nienaber, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
William Nienaber, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $395K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does William Nienaber, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, William Nienaber, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does William Nienaber, MD accept Medicare?
William Nienaber, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,270 Part D claims and 366 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Nienaber, MD's credentials?
William Nienaber, MD's NPI is 1720296940 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).

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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.