2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1255470266
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AMBER MCCOLLUM

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 314 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: AMBER MCCOLLUM is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 314 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: AMBER MCCOLLUM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,496 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AMBER MCCOLLUM practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AMBER MCCOLLUM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/06/2007

NPI 1255470266

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,496 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Colorado

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AMBER MCCOLLUM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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AMBER MCCOLLUM is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1255470266. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AMBER MCCOLLUM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider at 1024 S LEMAY AVE, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80524, with a listed phone of (970) 495-7000. NPI 1255470266 was issued on 02/06/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCCOLLUM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,496 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 314 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $298K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1024 S LEMAY AVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524

Provider Details

NPI 1255470266
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/06/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMBER MCCOLLUM 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.

BANNER HEALTH PHYSICIANS WEST LLC
OGALLALA, NE
NORTHERN COLORADO HOSPITALISTS PROFESSIONAL LLC
FORT COLLINS, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

5,496
Total Claims
$298K
Total Drug Cost
314
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,573
Total Day Supply
115,023
Generic Drug Cost
$96K
Opioid Claims
267 (4.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
82.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.15
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Furosemide
233
Atorvastatin Calcium
227
Levothyroxine Sodium
224
Eliquis
Apixaban
171
Gabapentin
152
Amlodipine Besylate
137
Lisinopril
120
Potassium Chloride
119
Losartan Potassium
106
Metoprolol Succinate
95

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How AMBER MCCOLLUM fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

AMBER MCCOLLUM's 5,496 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MCCOLLUM.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMBER MCCOLLUM's specialty?
AMBER MCCOLLUM specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in FORT COLLINS, Colorado.
How much does AMBER MCCOLLUM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMBER MCCOLLUM wrote 5,496 Medicare Part D claims totaling $298K in drug costs for 314 beneficiaries.
What is AMBER MCCOLLUM's Medicare quality score?
AMBER MCCOLLUM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AMBER MCCOLLUM located?
AMBER MCCOLLUM is located at 1024 S LEMAY AVE, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80524. Phone: (970) 495-7000.
What is AMBER MCCOLLUM's NPI number?
AMBER MCCOLLUM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255470266, issued on 02/06/2007.
Does AMBER MCCOLLUM prescribe opioids?
Yes, AMBER MCCOLLUM had 267 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMBER MCCOLLUM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMBER MCCOLLUM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMBER MCCOLLUM accept Medicare?
AMBER MCCOLLUM appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,496 Part D claims and 314 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMBER MCCOLLUM's credentials?
AMBER MCCOLLUM's NPI is 1255470266. 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

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 (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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