2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1790774776 MD
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DAWN CARLSON, MD

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in COLORADO SPRINGS, 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
163
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394
MIPS score
83.885/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DAWN CARLSON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.885/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 163 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.885/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
163
Part D claims, 2023
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.

DAWN CARLSON, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

84 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAWN CARLSON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 DAWN CARLSON, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2005

NPI 1790774776

Primary specialty

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Niche

3,616 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

163 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 394

MIPS final score

83.885/100 0.7850000000000108% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Colorado

1. Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAWN CARLSON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.885/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — 83.885/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.9%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — 83.885/100 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).

DAWN CARLSON, MD is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider practicing in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1790774776. 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.

DAWN CARLSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 445 E CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN BLVD STE C, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80906, with a listed phone of (877) 978-8100. NPI 1790774776 was issued on 10/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARLSON 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 163 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%. 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 83.885/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.1975, Cost 60.5085), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,616 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 394 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

445 E CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN BLVD STE C
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906

Provider Details

NPI 1790774776
Specialty Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.885
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.1975
Quality
60.5085
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAWN CARLSON, 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.

HUERFANO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
WALSENBURG, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

163
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
167
Total Day Supply
1,716
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
15 (9.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
56

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 44, 75-84: 29, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
26
Prednisone
15

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

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How DAWN CARLSON, MD fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

3,616
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
394
Avg Claims per Provider

DAWN CARLSON, MD's 163 claims are below the specialty average of 394.

Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAWN CARLSON, MD's specialty?
DAWN CARLSON, MD specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAWN CARLSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAWN CARLSON, MD wrote 163 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
What is DAWN CARLSON, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAWN CARLSON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.885/100 (Quality: 75.1975, Cost: 60.5085). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAWN CARLSON, MD located?
DAWN CARLSON, MD is located at 445 E CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN BLVD STE C, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80906. Phone: (877) 978-8100.
What is DAWN CARLSON, MD's NPI number?
DAWN CARLSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790774776, issued on 10/20/2005.
Does DAWN CARLSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAWN CARLSON, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,616 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 394 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAWN CARLSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAWN CARLSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAWN CARLSON, MD accept Medicare?
DAWN CARLSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 163 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAWN CARLSON, MD's credentials?
DAWN CARLSON, MD's NPI is 1790774776 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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