Kevin Prater, PA-C
NPI 1194706176 · Physician Assistant · West Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Prater, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in West Des Moines, IA (NPI 1194706176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194706176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 001453 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
616 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 197 | $71 |
| Destruction of Soft Tissue of Nasal Passages30801 | 124 | $166 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 | 121 | $22 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 74 | $86 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 20 | $33 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 20 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 69 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 37 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 33 | 31 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 31 | 18 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 30 | 22 |
| Omeprazole | 28 | — |
| Mupirocin | 20 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$376 across 16 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-08
- Last updated
- 2015-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Prater's NPI number?
- Kevin Prater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194706176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Prater's specialty?
- Kevin Prater is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kevin Prater located?
- Kevin Prater's practice location on file with NPPES is 105 Valley West Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3902.
- What is Kevin Prater's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Prater is (515) 223-4368.
- Does Kevin Prater accept Medicare?
- Kevin Prater is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Prater's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Prater's NPI (1194706176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.