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2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1477952315 N.P.
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Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Aurora, 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 9,706 in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, 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
59
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Cara Chao, N.P. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 59 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 59
- Part D claims, 2023
- 68%
- 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.
Cara Chao, N.P.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 15% higher than 85% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Cara Chao, N.P. sits
This provider among gerontology nurse practitioner peers
Across the 1,301 gerontology nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Cara Chao, N.P. writes more Part D claims than 14% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 86% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one gerontology nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Cara Chao, N.P.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Cara Chao, N.P.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
59 95% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Cara Chao, N.P.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) - 97.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Cara Chao, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P. credentials at 12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1477952315 was issued on 08/16/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 59 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,706 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477952315 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gerontology Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | N.P. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/16/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Cara Chao, N.P. 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.
University Physicians Incorporated
Aurora, 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 · Above average
Cara Chao, N.P. - brand share 32.0%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner average
32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 59 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.
59
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 104
- Total Day Supply
- 2,993
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 68% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $864
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 11.50
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Calcium Acetate | 13 |
| Lokelma Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Cara Chao, N.P. fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
9,706
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider
Cara Chao, N.P.'s 59 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.
Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chao.
Dr. Mercy Abuaba
NP-C
Aurora, CO
Dr. Clarence Adams
NP
Golden, CO
Dr. Rachel Allen
AGPCNP-BC
Parker, CO
Dr. Jenna Angerstein
CRNP
Aurora, CO
Dr. Christopher Archer
APRN
Denver, CO
Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner 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 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cara Chao, N.P.'s specialty? ▼
Cara Chao, N.P. specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in Aurora, Colorado. Credentials: N.P..
How much does Cara Chao, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cara Chao, N.P. wrote 59 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
What is Cara Chao, N.P.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Cara Chao, N.P. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Cara Chao, N.P. located? ▼
Cara Chao, N.P. is located at 12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is Cara Chao, N.P.'s NPI number? ▼
Cara Chao, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477952315, issued on 08/16/2014.
Does Cara Chao, N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Cara Chao, N.P.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,706 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cara Chao, N.P. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cara Chao, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Calcium Acetate, Lokelma. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cara Chao, N.P. accept Medicare? ▼
Cara Chao, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 59 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cara Chao, N.P.'s credentials? ▼
Cara Chao, N.P.'s NPI is 1477952315 with credentials N.P.. 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 (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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