NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1811196710 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Aaron Stafford, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician in Brighton, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 66,293 in Emergency Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
176
Medicare Part D claims · 117 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 355
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Aaron Stafford, M.D. filed 176 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Brighton, Colorado, prescribing 86% generic.
- 176
- Part D claims, 2024
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Aaron Stafford, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1811196710), first enumerated 07/12/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 176 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1811196710 · Emergency Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1811196710
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 66K Emergency Medicine
- RX-LIGHT 176
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,387 in Colorado
- PHOTO-ENUM Paul Krieger · 2007
Aaron Stafford, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
176 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Aaron Stafford, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Aaron Stafford, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Emergency Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
176 50% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Emergency Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1811196710 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/12/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Aaron Stafford, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Brighton Community Emergency Physicians, Lpa
Brighton, CO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Aaron Stafford, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Emergency Medicine Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 176 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
176
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
117
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 176.7
- Total Day Supply
- 1,381
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 20 (11.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 45
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 58, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Aaron Stafford, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
21 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
17 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
12 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
12 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 12 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 12 |
| Prednisone | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Emergency Medicine Physician Overview
How Aaron Stafford, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
66,293
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
355
Avg Claims per Provider
Aaron Stafford, M.D.'s 176 claims are below the specialty average of 355.
Nationwide Emergency Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Stafford, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Stafford.
One of 1,387 Emergency Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.
Steven Aaronson
Denver, CO
Lauren Abbate
Aurora, CO
Dr. Jean Abbott
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. William Abbott
M.D.
Aurora, CO
Dr. Charles Abramson
D.O.
Glenwood Springs, CO
Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aaron Stafford, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Aaron Stafford, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in Brighton, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Aaron Stafford, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Aaron Stafford, M.D. wrote 176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 117 beneficiaries.
Where is Aaron Stafford, M.D. located? ▼
Aaron Stafford, M.D. is located at 1600 PRAIRIE CENTER PKWY, Brighton, CO, 80601. Phone: (513) 461-1586.
What is Aaron Stafford, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Aaron Stafford, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811196710, issued on 07/12/2007.
Does Aaron Stafford, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Aaron Stafford, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Aaron Stafford, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Aaron Stafford, M.D. had 20 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.4%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 66,293 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 355 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Aaron Stafford, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Aaron Stafford, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Aaron Stafford, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Aaron Stafford, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 176 Part D claims and 117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Aaron Stafford, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Aaron Stafford, M.D.'s NPI is 1811196710 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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