2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1649838400 DNP
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COLIN BURNS, DNP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in WESTERLY, Rhode Island. 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 · 419 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.2757/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: COLIN BURNS, DNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in WESTERLY, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 419 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2757/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: COLIN BURNS, DNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.2757 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,187 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

COLIN BURNS, DNP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2019

NPI 1649838400

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,187 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

MIPS final score

93.2757/100 10.175700000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Rhode Island

1. Primary Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Rhode Island

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

COLIN BURNS, DNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.2757/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 93.2757/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.3%
MIPS final score (Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) — 93.2757/100 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.

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COLIN BURNS, DNP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in WESTERLY, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP. NPI: 1649838400. 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.

COLIN BURNS, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding DNP credentials at 25 WELLS ST, WESTERLY, RI, 02891, with a listed phone of (401) 596-6000. NPI 1649838400 was issued on 06/05/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURNS 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 2,187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 419 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $175K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. 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 93.2757/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7219), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

25 WELLS ST
WESTERLY, RI 02891

Provider Details

NPI 1649838400
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials DNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.2757
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7219
Quality
78.0315
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where COLIN BURNS, DNP 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.

NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC
WESTERLY, RI

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 · Typical

COLIN BURNS, DNP — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,187 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.

2,187
Total Claims
$175K
Total Drug Cost
419
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,619
Total Day Supply
133,796
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$135K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Opioid Claims
47 (2.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 204, 75-84: 134, 85+: 54

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
107
Amlodipine Besylate
91
Levothyroxine Sodium
74
Gabapentin
66
Losartan Potassium
65
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
60
Lisinopril
58
Hydrochlorothiazide
53
Trazodone Hcl
48
Metformin Hcl
47

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How COLIN BURNS, DNP fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

COLIN BURNS, DNP's 2,187 claims are above the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BURNS.

Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COLIN BURNS, DNP's specialty?
COLIN BURNS, DNP specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in WESTERLY, Rhode Island. Credentials: DNP.
How much does COLIN BURNS, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, COLIN BURNS, DNP wrote 2,187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $175K in drug costs for 419 beneficiaries.
What is COLIN BURNS, DNP's Medicare quality score?
COLIN BURNS, DNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.2757/100 (Quality: 81.7219). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is COLIN BURNS, DNP located?
COLIN BURNS, DNP is located at 25 WELLS ST, WESTERLY, RI, 02891. Phone: (401) 596-6000.
What is COLIN BURNS, DNP's NPI number?
COLIN BURNS, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649838400, issued on 06/05/2019.
Does COLIN BURNS, DNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
COLIN BURNS, DNP's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $135K in brand drug costs.
Does COLIN BURNS, DNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, COLIN BURNS, DNP had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does COLIN BURNS, DNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, COLIN BURNS, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does COLIN BURNS, DNP accept Medicare?
COLIN BURNS, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,187 Part D claims and 419 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify COLIN BURNS, DNP's credentials?
COLIN BURNS, DNP's NPI is 1649838400 with credentials DNP. 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).

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