2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1255479176 CNS
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Carolyn Becker, CNS

Nurse Practitioner in Denver, 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 87,227 in 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
662
Medicare Part D claims · 212 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
MIPS score
77.2/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$2.3K
66 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Carolyn Becker, CNS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.2/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 662 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.2/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
662
Part D claims, 2023
$2.3K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Carolyn Becker, CNS's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

77 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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 Carolyn Becker, CNS sits

This provider among nurse practitioner peers

Across the 13,476 nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Carolyn Becker, CNS writes more Part D claims than 62% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 22% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-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

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Carolyn Becker, CNS-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Carolyn Becker, CNS. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Carolyn Becker, CNS?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/02/2007

NPI 1255479176

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

662 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

77.2/100 5.9 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nurse Practitioner 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%Nurse Practitioner - 0.8%Nurse Practitioner0.8%
Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Carolyn Becker, CNS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.2/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) - 77.2/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.2%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) - 77.2/100 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.

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).

Carolyn Becker, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNS credentials at 2555 S DOWNING ST STE 240, Denver, CO, 80210, with a listed phone of (303) 715-7030. NPI 1255479176 was issued on 02/02/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Becker 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 662 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 212 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%. 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 77.2/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.3, Cost 59.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

2555 S DOWNING ST STE 240
Denver, CO 80210

Provider Details

NPI 1255479176
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/02/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

77.1751
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.2782
Quality
59.4721
Cost
81
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Carolyn Becker, CNS 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.

Healthone Clinic Services - Oncology Hematology LLC
Denver, CO
Portercare Adventist Health System
Denver, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Carolyn Becker, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.3K

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

662
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
212
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,044
Total Day Supply
27,833
Generic Drug Cost
$386K
Opioid Claims
52 (7.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.15
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 79, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Carolyn Becker, CNS 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
Warfarin Sodium
53
Anastrozole
39
Eliquis
Apixaban
32
Oxycodone Hcl
27
Lenalidomide
26
Letrozole
26
Prochlorperazine Maleate
26
Revlimid
Lenalidomide
26
Imbruvica
Ibrutinib
25
Ondansetron Hcl
24

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Carolyn Becker, CNS fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

Carolyn Becker, CNS's 662 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado

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

Compare 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carolyn Becker, CNS's specialty?
Carolyn Becker, CNS specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: CNS.
How much does Carolyn Becker, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Carolyn Becker, CNS wrote 662 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 212 beneficiaries.
What is Carolyn Becker, CNS's Medicare quality score?
Carolyn Becker, CNS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.2/100 (Quality: 80.3, Cost: 59.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Carolyn Becker, CNS located?
Carolyn Becker, CNS is located at 2555 S DOWNING ST STE 240, Denver, CO, 80210. Phone: (303) 715-7030.
What is Carolyn Becker, CNS's NPI number?
Carolyn Becker, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255479176, issued on 02/02/2007.
Does Carolyn Becker, CNS prescribe opioids?
Yes, Carolyn Becker, CNS had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.9%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carolyn Becker, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carolyn Becker, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Anastrozole, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carolyn Becker, CNS accept Medicare?
Carolyn Becker, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 662 Part D claims and 212 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carolyn Becker, CNS's credentials?
Carolyn Becker, CNS's NPI is 1255479176 with credentials CNS. 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).

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

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