Stephanie Marie Nwala
Physician Assistant • Windom, MN
820 2nd Ave N
Windom, MN 561011761
This profile restates public CMS/NPPES data; T-MedInfo gives no medical advice — consult a licensed professional, and call 911 for emergencies.
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Stephanie Nwala is listed in NPPES under Physician Assistant.
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NPI assigned on June 18, 2012; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 217 Original Medicare Part B services in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part B service records, 2024:
- 36415 — Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample: 65 service units.
- 80053 — Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals: 29 service units.
- 80048 — Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total): 23 service units.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Units differ by code; these are not visits or a measure of quality.
CPT® only copyright 2023 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Service names are shortened from CPT Consumer Friendly Descriptors (CMS data, 2024). CPT notice
See all 9 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part B data
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Published CMS data list 835 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2024:
- Simvastatin — 70 prescription fills, including refills.
- Levothyroxine Sodium — 70 prescription fills, including refills.
- Lisinopril — 52 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See all 34 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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Close to the middle for Medicare Part B services among clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Minnesota (2024, 2,405 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 192. Middle half: 86 to 384.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
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Medicare Part B services went from 280 in 2020 to 217 in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2020–2024.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
820 2nd Ave N
Windom, MN 561011761
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
CMS Doctors and Clinicians lists 2 distinct group names: Avera Mckennan; Rural Health Care Inc. See the list
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File, release date unavailable.
Listings do not confirm current availability, employment or a shared ownership network.
Medicare Profile & Education
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
2012
What Public CMS Data Show
Physician Assistant: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Medicare patients
63 people with Original Medicare in 2024
It gives a sense of how many people with Medicare this clinician treated that year.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider, 2024.
Medicare-allowed amount
About $2,104 in 2024
The total amount Medicare approved for these services in 2024. It includes what Medicare paid and what patients or their other insurance owed, such as the deductible and coinsurance.
It shows the total cost of this clinician's Original Medicare services under Medicare's fee rules.
What this does not show: Medicare-allowed amount
This is not the clinician's income. Part of it can go to a clinic or group practice, staff, equipment or drugs. It is not the price you will pay.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024.
Paid by Medicare
About $1,867 in 2024
The part of the Medicare-allowed amount that Medicare itself paid in 2024, after patients' deductibles and coinsurance.
The gap between the allowed amount and this number is roughly what patients and their other insurance paid.
What this does not show: Paid by Medicare
This is not the clinician's income and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024.
30-day fills
1,142 standardized 30-day fills in 2024
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$14,038 in 2024
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2024, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024.
Industry payments (Open Payments)
Fewer than 11 payment records totaling $12.96 in 2021
Drug and medical device companies must report certain payments to doctors and some other clinicians to CMS, such as meals, travel, speaking fees or research funding.
It shows reported financial ties between this clinician and companies. You can ask your clinician about them.
These records are submitted by drug and medical device companies, and a reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper.
General: payments not tied to research, such as meals, travel, consulting or speaking fees.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper. Research payments can go to a hospital or university for a study the clinician leads, not to the clinician personally. Clinicians can dispute records with the company that reported them.
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2021.
Years since graduation
14 years (graduated 2012)
CMS Doctors and Clinicians data list 2012 as the year this clinician finished professional school.
It tells you roughly how long ago the clinician finished school.
What this does not show: Years since graduation
It is not the number of years in practice, and more years does not mean better care.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File.
NPI first issued
2012
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Accepts Medicare assignment
CMS data list this clinician as accepting Medicare assignment. This means agreeing to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.
With Original Medicare, you usually pay only your deductible and coinsurance, and the office sends the claim to Medicare for you.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, “Does your provider accept Medicare as full payment?”
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Stephanie Nwala has a Medicare enrollment record in PECOS, the CMS system clinicians use to enroll so they can bill Medicare or order services for people with Medicare.
It does not show whether the clinician accepts assignment, is in your plan's network, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Stephanie Nwala as eligible to order or refer Medicare Part B clinical laboratory and imaging services, durable medical equipment (DME) and home health services for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Windom and Minnesota
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part B services
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Minnesota (2024, 2,405 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 192. Middle half: 86 to 384.
Too few clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Windom have Medicare Part B data for 2024 to compare.
Medicare-allowed amount
A lower Medicare-allowed amount than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Minnesota (2024, 2,405 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $13,293. Middle half: $6,209 to $23,808.
Too few clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Windom have Medicare Part B data for 2024 to compare.
Paid by Medicare
A lower Medicare payment amount than 85% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Minnesota (2024, 2,405 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $9,818. Middle half: $4,558 to $17,894.
Too few clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Windom have Medicare Part B data for 2024 to compare.
Medicare Part D prescriptions
More Part D prescriptions than 75% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Minnesota (2024, 2,421 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 226. Middle half: 71 to 825.
Too few clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Windom have Medicare Part D data for 2024 to compare.
Part D drug cost
A higher Part D drug cost than 60% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Minnesota (2024, 2,421 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $3,260. Middle half: $590 to $83,279.
Too few clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Windom have Medicare Part D data for 2024 to compare.
1 active clinicians are listed under Physician Assistant with a practice address in Windom, MN (4,007 in Minnesota).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part B services
Medicare Part B services decreased 23% from 280 in 2020 to 217 in 2024.
- 2020: 280
- 2021: 149
- 2022: 214
- 2023: 159
- 2024: 217
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Medicare-allowed amount
Medicare-allowed amount decreased 73% from $7,834 in 2020 to $2,104 in 2024.
- 2020: $7,834
- 2021: $934
- 2022: $1,372
- 2023: $1,385
- 2024: $2,104
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Paid by Medicare
Paid by Medicare decreased 63% from $5,029 in 2020 to $1,867 in 2024.
- 2020: $5,029
- 2021: $934
- 2022: $1,372
- 2023: $1,385
- 2024: $1,867
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions increased 134% from 357 in 2020 to 835 in 2024.
- 2020: 357
- 2021: 478
- 2022: 739
- 2023: 849
- 2024: 835
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30-day fills
30-day fills increased 142% from 472 in 2020 to 1,142 in 2024.
- 2020: 472
- 2021: 660
- 2022: 965
- 2023: 1,085
- 2024: 1,142
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost increased 310% from $3,425 in 2020 to $14,038 in 2024.
- 2020: $3,425
- 2021: $4,424
- 2022: $8,001
- 2023: $23,001
- 2024: $14,038
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
CMS data for industry payments (Open Payments) are available for 2021 only.
Sources: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2024), CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2024), CMS Open Payments (2021), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2021 (payments made January 1 – December 31, 2021): fewer than 11 records totaling $12.96.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
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| Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
Cash or cash equivalent
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Livalo | General | $12.96 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2021, released June 30, 2026.
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2016–2023 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Applicable FARS/HHSARS apply. Descriptions of CPT codes are the AMA's CPT Consumer Friendly Descriptors as published by CMS in the Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service data, 2017–2024; they are plain-language summaries, not for clinical coding or documentation. HCPCS Level II codes and descriptions are from CMS. Fee schedules, relative value units, conversion factors and/or related components are not assigned by the AMA, are not part of CPT, and the AMA is not recommending their use. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein.
| HCPCS Code | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
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36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
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65 | 38 | $8.83 | $8.65 |
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80053
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
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29 | 21 | $10.56 | $10.35 |
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80048
Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)
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23 | 18 | $8.46 | $8.29 |
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85025
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
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19 | 16 | $7.77 | $7.61 |
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71046
X-ray of chest, 2 views
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18 | 18 | $52.00 | $23.28 |
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81001
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated
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17 | 13 | $3.17 | $3.11 |
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83036
Hemoglobin a1c level
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16 | 14 | $9.71 | $9.52 |
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93005
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing
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16 | 16 | $64.13 | $6.14 |
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80061
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)
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14 | 13 | $13.39 | $13.12 |
Source: CMS Part B by Provider and Service, 2024; services under 11 beneficiaries omitted by CMS. Privacy limits
Submitted charges are billed amounts, not a price quote for your visit.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2024.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Simvastatin | Simvastatin | 70 | 2,526 | $351.35 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Levothyroxine Sodium | 70 | 3,413 | $838.12 | 11 |
| Lisinopril | Lisinopril | 52 | 2,662 | $270.60 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Atorvastatin Calcium | 51 | 3,064 | $382.21 | 11 |
| Metformin Hcl | Metformin Hcl | 45 | 1,718 | $229.43 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | Losartan Potassium | 40 | 1,385 | $249.12 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Amlodipine Besylate | 35 | 1,599 | $162.04 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Hydrochlorothiazide | 32 | 1,355 | $102.18 | — |
| Furosemide | Furosemide | 30 | 844 | $42.81 | — |
| Baclofen | Baclofen | 26 | 728 | $1,065.84 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | 1,175 | $162.24 | — |
| Omeprazole | Omeprazole | 24 | 840 | $115.66 | — |
| Glimepiride | Glimepiride | 23 | 750 | $120.44 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Duloxetine Hcl | 23 | 777 | $155.92 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Rosuvastatin Calcium | 23 | 1,066 | $146.45 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Tamsulosin Hcl | 21 | 685 | $131.65 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Metoprolol Succinate | 20 | 960 | $196.74 | — |
| Lantus Solostar | Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 17 | 474 | $1,678.18 | — |
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | Pramipexole Di-Hcl | 17 | 810 | $95.26 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | 15 | 450 | $161.38 | — |
| Chlorthalidone | Chlorthalidone | 14 | 471 | $130.48 | — |
| Fenofibrate | Fenofibrate,micronized | 14 | 449 | $121.06 | — |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 14 | 104 | $100.97 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | Gabapentin | 13 | 417 | $77.28 | — |
| Eliquis | Apixaban | 13 | 345 | $6,099.93 | — |
(top 25 shown)
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2024; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSPRACTITIONER - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
I20161107001254
MN
3072749423
Sources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Medicare Group Practice Enrollments
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
Rural Health Care Inc
1216 Ryans Rd, Worthington, MN 561871781
Phone: 5073726522
Rural Health Care Inc
1216 Ryans Rd, Worthington, MN 561871781
Phone: 5073726522
Avera Mckennan
2020 Hospital Drive, Windom, MN 561011761
Phone: 5078311703
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Nurse Practitioner (Certified)
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Public Health
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History
NPI enumerated June 18, 2012.
No changes to the name, practice address, taxonomy or NPI status in this record have been observed in the monthly NPPES data files from January 2017 to August 2026.
NPI Administrative Meta
Mailing Address
820 2nd Ave N
Windom, MN 561011761
Phone: 5078311703