2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1225175607 MD
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Amber Peterson, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Colorado Springs, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 338 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Amber Peterson, MD filed 2,334 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Colorado Springs, Colorado, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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.

Amber Peterson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,334 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Amber Peterson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Amber Peterson, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2007

NPI 1225175607

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,334 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

Amber Peterson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8890 N UNION BLVD STE 170, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920, with a listed phone of (719) 364-5005. NPI 1225175607 was issued on 02/01/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Peterson 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 2,334 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 338 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $138K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

8890 N UNION BLVD STE 170
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Provider Details

NPI 1225175607
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/01/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Amber Peterson, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,334 2023 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 2023.

2,334
Total Claims
$138K
Total Drug Cost
338
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,226
Total Day Supply
184,526
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$96K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K
Opioid Claims
20 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 197, 75-84: 102, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Amber Peterson, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
187
Atorvastatin Calcium
151
Amlodipine Besylate
121
Rosuvastatin Calcium
119
Lisinopril
107
Omeprazole
68
Metformin Hcl
66
Losartan Potassium
64
Escitalopram Oxalate
61
Gabapentin
48

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Amber Peterson, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Amber Peterson, MD's 2,334 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Colorado medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amber Peterson, MD's specialty?
Amber Peterson, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Amber Peterson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Amber Peterson, MD wrote 2,334 Medicare Part D claims totaling $138K in drug costs for 338 beneficiaries.
Where is Amber Peterson, MD located?
Amber Peterson, MD is located at 8890 N UNION BLVD STE 170, Colorado Springs, CO, 80920. Phone: (719) 364-5005.
What is Amber Peterson, MD's NPI number?
Amber Peterson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225175607, issued on 02/01/2007.
Does Amber Peterson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Amber Peterson, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $96K in brand drug costs.
Does Amber Peterson, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Amber Peterson, MD had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Amber Peterson, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Amber Peterson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Amber Peterson, MD accept Medicare?
Amber Peterson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,334 Part D claims and 338 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Amber Peterson, MD's credentials?
Amber Peterson, MD's NPI is 1225175607 with credentials MD. 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.
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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