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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1396463485 FNP
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Durango, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 309 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Dawn Valdez, FNP filed 1,325 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Durango, Colorado, prescribing 85% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
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Dawn Valdez, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,325 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Dawn Valdez, FNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
1,325 8% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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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Dawn Valdez, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1 MERCADO ST STE 160, Durango, CO, 81301, with a listed phone of (970) 385-9850. NPI 1396463485 was issued on 08/16/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,325 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 309 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $94K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1396463485 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/16/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Dawn Valdez, FNP 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.
Total Healthcare
Durango, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Dawn Valdez, FNP - brand share 14.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
14% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,325 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.
1,325
Total Claims
$94K
Total Drug Cost
309
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,672
- Total Day Supply
- 75,513
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $71K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Opioid Claims
- 58 (4.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 55
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.07
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 169, 75-84: 92, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dawn Valdez, FNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
74 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
72 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
65 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
51 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
35 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
35 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
33 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
33 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 74 |
| Lisinopril | 72 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 65 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 51 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 35 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 33 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 33 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Dawn Valdez, FNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Dawn Valdez, FNP's 1,325 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Valdez.
Dr. Abbey Aaroe
FNP
Canon City, CO
Dr. Simone Abachiche
NP-C
Colorado Springs, CO
Christina Abbott
Longmont, CO
Dr. Patricia Abbott
ARNP
Aurora, CO
Dr. Isadora Abel
FNP
Denver, CO
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawn Valdez, FNP's specialty? ▼
Dawn Valdez, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Durango, Colorado. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Dawn Valdez, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dawn Valdez, FNP wrote 1,325 Medicare Part D claims totaling $94K in drug costs for 309 beneficiaries.
Where is Dawn Valdez, FNP located? ▼
Dawn Valdez, FNP is located at 1 MERCADO ST STE 160, Durango, CO, 81301. Phone: (970) 385-9850.
What is Dawn Valdez, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Dawn Valdez, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396463485, issued on 08/16/2022.
Does Dawn Valdez, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dawn Valdez, FNP's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $71K in brand drug costs.
Does Dawn Valdez, FNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dawn Valdez, FNP had 58 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.4%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dawn Valdez, FNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dawn Valdez, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dawn Valdez, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Dawn Valdez, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,325 Part D claims and 309 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dawn Valdez, FNP's credentials? ▼
Dawn Valdez, FNP's NPI is 1396463485 with credentials FNP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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