2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1609278290 NP
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CLARENCE ADAMS, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in GOLDEN, 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 · 257 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$52.27
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CLARENCE ADAMS, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in GOLDEN, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 257 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $52.27 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CLARENCE ADAMS, NP filed 2,427 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GOLDEN, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CLARENCE ADAMS, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/25/2014

NPI 1609278290

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,427 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

CLARENCE ADAMS, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in GOLDEN, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1609278290. 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.

CLARENCE ADAMS, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 5920 MCINTYRE ST, GOLDEN, CO, 80403, with a listed phone of (720) 434-4876. NPI 1609278290 was issued on 09/25/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADAMS 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 2,427 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 257 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $188K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%. 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 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

5920 MCINTYRE ST
GOLDEN, CO 80403

Provider Details

NPI 1609278290
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/25/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CLARENCE ADAMS, NP 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 SPRINGS NEPHROLOGY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
COMPASS COLORADO HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS INC
COLORADO SPRINGS, 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 CLARENCE ADAMS, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$52

Largest payer

IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CLARENCE ADAMS, NP — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,427 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.

2,427
Total Claims
$188K
Total Drug Cost
257
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,491
Total Day Supply
60,180
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$140K
Generic Drug Cost
$48K
Opioid Claims
118 (4.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.92
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 65, 85+: 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
173
Atorvastatin Calcium
126
Amlodipine Besylate
112
Lisinopril
108
Losartan Potassium
59
Metformin Hcl
58
Potassium Chloride
57
Pregabalin
51
Eliquis
Apixaban
50
Pantoprazole Sodium
46

* 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 CLARENCE ADAMS, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

CLARENCE ADAMS, NP's 2,427 claims are above 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 ADAMS.

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CLARENCE ADAMS, NP's specialty?
CLARENCE ADAMS, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in GOLDEN, Colorado. Credentials: NP.
How much does CLARENCE ADAMS, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CLARENCE ADAMS, NP wrote 2,427 Medicare Part D claims totaling $188K in drug costs for 257 beneficiaries.
Where is CLARENCE ADAMS, NP located?
CLARENCE ADAMS, NP is located at 5920 MCINTYRE ST, GOLDEN, CO, 80403. Phone: (720) 434-4876.
What is CLARENCE ADAMS, NP's NPI number?
CLARENCE ADAMS, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609278290, issued on 09/25/2014.
Does CLARENCE ADAMS, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CLARENCE ADAMS, NP's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $140K in brand drug costs.
Does CLARENCE ADAMS, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, CLARENCE ADAMS, NP had 118 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 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 CLARENCE ADAMS, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CLARENCE ADAMS, NP'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 CLARENCE ADAMS, NP accept Medicare?
CLARENCE ADAMS, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,427 Part D claims and 257 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CLARENCE ADAMS, NP's credentials?
CLARENCE ADAMS, NP's NPI is 1609278290 with credentials NP. 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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