Debra S Poole, PA-C
Debra S Poole is a Physician Assistant based in Iowa City, IA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across IA can see Debra S Poole, PA-C in person in Iowa City or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2015 — over 11 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 Hawkins Dr Department of Psychiatry, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.2%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
56
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
103
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,203
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $99k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
11 years in practice
Established
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.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Virtual Medical Care With Debra S Poole
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Debra S Poole for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Iowa City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Debra S Poole
NPI records show Dr. Poole as active with telehealth listed in Iowa City, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 356-4658.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Debra S Poole
Practice Location
200 Hawkins Dr Department of Psychiatry, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address
200 Hawkins Dr Department of Psychiatry, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
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