NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1427494343 CRNP
Verify on CMS → Denise Colton, CRNP
Family Nurse Practitioner in Waldorf, Maryland.
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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 392 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% 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
Denise Colton, CRNP filed 4,160 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Waldorf, Maryland, prescribing 91% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- ≥92nd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Denise Colton, CRNP
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1427494343), first enumerated 05/18/2013.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 4,160 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1427494343 · Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1427494343
- ENUM-MID 2013
- TAX-MEGA 211K Family Nurse
- RX-MID 4,160
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,863 in Maryland
- PHOTO-ENUM Michelle Jones · 2013
Denise Colton, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,160 ≥ 92nd percentile 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Denise Colton, CRNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
4,160 240% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maryland 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.
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1427494343 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | CRNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/18/2013 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Denise Colton, CRNP 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.
Privia Care Center LLC
Frederick, MD
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 · Generic-heavy
Denise Colton, CRNP - brand share 8.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 4,160 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.
4,160
Total Claims
$332K
Total Drug Cost
392
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,160
- Total Day Supply
- 263,934
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $242K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $89K
- Opioid Claims
- 191 (4.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 157
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.21
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 59, 65-74: 189, 75-84: 114, 85+: 30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Denise Colton, CRNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
219 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
209 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
148 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
147 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
131 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
115 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
103 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
96 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 219 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 209 |
| Losartan Potassium | 148 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 147 |
| Lisinopril | 131 |
| Metformin Hcl | 115 |
| Omeprazole | 103 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 96 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 82 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 71 |
* 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 Denise Colton, CRNP 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
Denise Colton, CRNP's 4,160 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nationwide Family Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Colton, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2013)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Colton.
One of 3,863 Family Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.
Kanisha Aaron
Owings Mills, MD
Dr. Nicole Aaron
CRNP
Queenstown, MD
Dr. Naomi Abaga
CRNP
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Kristen Abbott
CRNP
Berlin, MD
Dr. Mark Abbott
FNP
Elkridge, MD
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denise Colton, CRNP's specialty? ▼
Denise Colton, CRNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Waldorf, Maryland. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does Denise Colton, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Denise Colton, CRNP wrote 4,160 Medicare Part D claims totaling $332K in drug costs for 392 beneficiaries.
Where is Denise Colton, CRNP located? ▼
Denise Colton, CRNP is located at 12070 OLD LINE CTR, Waldorf, MD, 20602. Phone: (301) 645-6667.
What is Denise Colton, CRNP's NPI number? ▼
Denise Colton, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427494343, issued on 05/18/2013.
Does Denise Colton, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Denise Colton, CRNP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $242K in brand drug costs.
Does Denise Colton, CRNP prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Denise Colton, CRNP had 191 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
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 Denise Colton, CRNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Denise Colton, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Denise Colton, CRNP accept Medicare? ▼
Denise Colton, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,160 Part D claims and 392 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Denise Colton, CRNP's credentials? ▼
Denise Colton, CRNP's NPI is 1427494343 with credentials CRNP. 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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