2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1700048642 M.D.
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EARL ABEL, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in GOLDEN, 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
449
Medicare Part D claims · 140 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
MIPS score
82.9468/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$13.85
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EARL ABEL, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GOLDEN, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 449 claims across 140 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9468/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $13.85 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: EARL ABEL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9468 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 449 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

EARL ABEL, M.D. 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).

EARL ABEL, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/01/2008

NPI 1700048642

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

449 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

82.9468/100 0.15319999999999823% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Colorado

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EARL ABEL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9468/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 82.9468/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 82.9468/100 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).

EARL ABEL, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider practicing in GOLDEN, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1700048642. 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.

EARL ABEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 660 GOLDEN RIDGE RD STE 250, GOLDEN, CO, 80401, with a listed phone of (303) 233-1223. NPI 1700048642 was issued on 07/01/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABEL 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 449 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 140 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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 82.9468/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.0693, Cost 66.4199), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

660 GOLDEN RIDGE RD STE 250
GOLDEN, CO 80401

Provider Details

NPI 1700048642
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/01/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9468
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.0693
Quality
66.4199
Cost
90
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EARL ABEL, M.D. 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.

PANORAMA ORTHOPEDICS AND SPINE CENTER PC
GOLDEN, 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).

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 EARL ABEL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$14

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

449
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
140
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
495
Total Day Supply
13,802
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
11 (2.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
Gabapentin
320
Meloxicam
61
Pregabalin
15
Methylprednisolone
11

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How EARL ABEL, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

EARL ABEL, M.D.'s 449 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EARL ABEL, M.D.'s specialty?
EARL ABEL, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in GOLDEN, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EARL ABEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EARL ABEL, M.D. wrote 449 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 140 beneficiaries.
What is EARL ABEL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
EARL ABEL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9468/100 (Quality: 85.0693, Cost: 66.4199). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EARL ABEL, M.D. located?
EARL ABEL, M.D. is located at 660 GOLDEN RIDGE RD STE 250, GOLDEN, CO, 80401. Phone: (303) 233-1223.
What is EARL ABEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
EARL ABEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700048642, issued on 07/01/2008.
Does EARL ABEL, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, EARL ABEL, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EARL ABEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EARL ABEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EARL ABEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
EARL ABEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 449 Part D claims and 140 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EARL ABEL, M.D.'s credentials?
EARL ABEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1700048642 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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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