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COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. 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
124
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$73.08
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C filed 124 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, prescribing 80% generic.

124
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$73.08
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.

COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

124 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/26/2020

NPI 1770170672

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

124 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Utah

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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).

COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 1160 E 3900 S STE 3100, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84124, with a listed phone of (801) 262-2806. NPI 1770170672 was issued on 12/26/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GOWANS 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 124 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.0%. 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.

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

1160 E 3900 S STE 3100
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84124

Provider Details

NPI 1770170672
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/26/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C 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.

MOUNTAINSTAR CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES LLC
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
REDROCKREHAB PLLC
SANDY, UT

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 COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$73

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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

COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 124 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.

124
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
164
Total Day Supply
3,604
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
36 (29.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.08
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C 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

COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C's 124 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Utah

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C's specialty?
COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C wrote 124 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C located?
COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C is located at 1160 E 3900 S STE 3100, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84124. Phone: (801) 262-2806.
What is COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C's NPI number?
COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770170672, issued on 12/26/2020.
Does COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
Does COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.0%.
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 COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C accept Medicare?
COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 124 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C's credentials?
COLLEEN GOWANS, NP-C's NPI is 1770170672 with credentials NP-C. 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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