2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1487920690 M.D.
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BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in WESTMINSTER, 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ([object Object]) practicing in WESTMINSTER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 15K claims across 2K beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. filed 14,848 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WESTMINSTER, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2012

NPI 1487920690

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14,848 3135% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Colorado

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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.

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BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider practicing in WESTMINSTER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1487920690. 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.

BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 11245 HURON ST, WESTMINSTER, CO, 80234, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1487920690 was issued on 04/02/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AHLSTRAND 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 14,848 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,934 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $603K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

11245 HURON ST
WESTMINSTER, CO 80234

Provider Details

NPI 1487920690
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN AHLSTRAND, 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.

COLORADO PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP PC
WESTMINSTER, 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 · Generic-heavy

BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 14,848 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.

14,848
Total Claims
$603K
Total Drug Cost
1,934
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
36,534
Total Day Supply
1,071,107
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$342K
Generic Drug Cost
$259K
Opioid Claims
1,130 (7.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
202

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 75, 65-74: 798, 75-84: 756, 85+: 305

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
954
Levothyroxine Sodium
616
Lisinopril
565
Simvastatin
454
Amlodipine Besylate
443
Losartan Potassium
383
Rosuvastatin Calcium
371
Gabapentin
370
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
351
Metformin Hcl
342

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D.'s 14,848 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D.'s specialty?
BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in WESTMINSTER, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. wrote 14,848 Medicare Part D claims totaling $603K in drug costs for 1,934 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. located?
BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. is located at 11245 HURON ST, WESTMINSTER, CO, 80234. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D.'s NPI number?
BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487920690, issued on 04/02/2012.
Does BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $342K in brand drug costs.
Does BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. had 1,130 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. accept Medicare?
BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 14,848 Part D claims and 1,934 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D.'s credentials?
BRIAN AHLSTRAND, M.D.'s NPI is 1487920690 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

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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