Stephen Nowak, DO
NPI 1396754784 · Family Medicine Physician · Ankeny, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Nowak, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ankeny, IA (NPI 1396754784).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396754784
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 02238 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
94 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 47 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$84 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 31 | 24 |
| Azithromycin | 28 | 21 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 21 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 18 | 18 |
| Levofloxacin | 13 | — |
| Cephalexin | 13 | — |
| Amoxicillin | 13 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 across 6 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2010-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Nowak's NPI number?
- Stephen Nowak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396754784, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Nowak's specialty?
- Stephen Nowak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Nowak located?
- Stephen Nowak's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021-2077.
- What is Stephen Nowak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Nowak is (515) 643-8100.
- Does Stephen Nowak accept Medicare?
- Stephen Nowak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Nowak's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Nowak's NPI (1396754784) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.