2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1801829478 MD
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CRISTIN COLFORD, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 250 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CRISTIN COLFORD, MD filed 3,715 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, prescribing 85% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

CRISTIN COLFORD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,715 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRISTIN COLFORD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CRISTIN COLFORD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2006

NPI 1801829478

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,715 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — 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).

CRISTIN COLFORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27599, with a listed phone of (919) 966-4996. NPI 1801829478 was issued on 07/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLFORD 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 3,715 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 250 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $501K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Provider Details

NPI 1801829478
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRISTIN COLFORD, MD 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.

LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
DURHAM, NC
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, NC

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

CRISTIN COLFORD, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 3,715 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.

3,715
Total Claims
$501K
Total Drug Cost
250
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,997
Total Day Supply
232,566
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$429K
Generic Drug Cost
$70K
Opioid Claims
111 (3.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
103

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 116, 75-84: 77, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CRISTIN COLFORD, MD 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
Amlodipine Besylate
176
Atorvastatin Calcium
170
Levothyroxine Sodium
157
Losartan Potassium
145
Pravastatin Sodium
120
Omeprazole
104
Gabapentin
96
Metformin Hcl
83
Zolpidem Tartrate
71
Escitalopram Oxalate
67

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CRISTIN COLFORD, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CRISTIN COLFORD, MD's 3,715 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COLFORD.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRISTIN COLFORD, MD's specialty?
CRISTIN COLFORD, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does CRISTIN COLFORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRISTIN COLFORD, MD wrote 3,715 Medicare Part D claims totaling $501K in drug costs for 250 beneficiaries.
Where is CRISTIN COLFORD, MD located?
CRISTIN COLFORD, MD is located at 101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27599. Phone: (919) 966-4996.
What is CRISTIN COLFORD, MD's NPI number?
CRISTIN COLFORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801829478, issued on 07/08/2006.
Does CRISTIN COLFORD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CRISTIN COLFORD, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $429K in brand drug costs.
Does CRISTIN COLFORD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CRISTIN COLFORD, MD had 111 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRISTIN COLFORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRISTIN COLFORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRISTIN COLFORD, MD accept Medicare?
CRISTIN COLFORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,715 Part D claims and 250 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRISTIN COLFORD, MD's credentials?
CRISTIN COLFORD, MD's NPI is 1801829478 with credentials MD. 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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