2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1598171829 APN
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Barbara Weed, APN

Registered Nurse in Lamar, 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 175,652 in Registered Nurse, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 200 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Barbara Weed, APN filed 1,654 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Lamar, Colorado, prescribing 85% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

Barbara Weed, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,654 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about Barbara Weed, APN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2014

NPI 1598171829

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,654 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 7.8%Behavior Technician7.8%Mental Health Counselor — 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist — 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Clinical Social Worker — 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Professional Counselor — 3.7%Professional Counselor3.7%Registered Nurse — 3.6%Registered Nurse3.6%
Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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).

Barbara Weed, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding APN credentials at 409 S MAIN ST, Lamar, CO, 81052, with a listed phone of (303) 587-2889. NPI 1598171829 was issued on 07/08/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Weed 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 1,654 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 200 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $236K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

409 S MAIN ST
Lamar, CO 81052

Provider Details

NPI 1598171829
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials APN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/08/2014

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Barbara Weed, APN — brand share 14.0%
Registered Nurse average

14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,654 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.

1,654
Total Claims
$236K
Total Drug Cost
200
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,285
Total Day Supply
95,295
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$203K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
70 (4.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
53% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 42, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Barbara Weed, APN 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
Lisinopril
84
Atorvastatin Calcium
76
Levothyroxine Sodium
55
Gabapentin
47
Metoprolol Succinate
46
Losartan Potassium
43
Omeprazole
43
Metformin Hcl
38
Furosemide
37
Amlodipine Besylate
35

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How Barbara Weed, APN fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

Barbara Weed, APN's 1,654 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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  • 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbara Weed, APN's specialty?
Barbara Weed, APN specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Lamar, Colorado. Credentials: APN.
How much does Barbara Weed, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Barbara Weed, APN wrote 1,654 Medicare Part D claims totaling $236K in drug costs for 200 beneficiaries.
Where is Barbara Weed, APN located?
Barbara Weed, APN is located at 409 S MAIN ST, Lamar, CO, 81052. Phone: (303) 587-2889.
What is Barbara Weed, APN's NPI number?
Barbara Weed, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598171829, issued on 07/08/2014.
Does Barbara Weed, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Barbara Weed, APN's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $203K in brand drug costs.
Does Barbara Weed, APN prescribe opioids?
Yes, Barbara Weed, APN had 70 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Barbara Weed, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Barbara Weed, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Barbara Weed, APN accept Medicare?
Barbara Weed, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,654 Part D claims and 200 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Barbara Weed, APN's credentials?
Barbara Weed, APN's NPI is 1598171829 with credentials APN. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.