Patricia Schwickerath, ARNP
NPI 1679842025 · Nurse Practitioner · Ankeny, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Schwickerath, ARNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Ankeny, IA (NPI 1679842025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679842025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H096030 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
72 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 29 | $6 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 22 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 21 | $8 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $6–$8 (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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 50 | 30 |
| Lorazepam | 34 | — |
| Anastrozole | 32 | — |
| Gabapentin | 28 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 24 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 19 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$500 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 12495 University Ave Ste 200Clive, IA 50325-8290Phone: (515) 282-2921Fax: (515) 283-1035
- 110 E Court Ave Ste 200Des Moines, IA 50309-2044Phone: (515) 282-2921
- 411 Laurel St Ste A300Des Moines, IA 50314-3030Phone: (515) 282-2921Fax: (515) 283-1035
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-12-14
- Last updated
- 2025-11-18
- Certified
- 2025-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Schwickerath's NPI number?
- Patricia Schwickerath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679842025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Schwickerath's specialty?
- Patricia Schwickerath is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Patricia Schwickerath located?
- Patricia Schwickerath's practice location on file with NPPES is 1950 Sw Magazine Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023-2977.
- What is Patricia Schwickerath's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Schwickerath is (515) 282-2921.
- Does Patricia Schwickerath accept Medicare?
- Patricia Schwickerath is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Schwickerath's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Schwickerath's NPI (1679842025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.