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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1821728494 NP
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Nurse Practitioner in Cortez, 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 87,700 in 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
201
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Elizabeth Cripps, NP filed 201 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Cortez, Colorado, prescribing 86% generic.
- 201
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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Elizabeth Cripps, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
201 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 Elizabeth Cripps, NP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
201 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Elizabeth Cripps, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1413 N MILDRED RD, Cortez, CO, 81321, with a listed phone of (970) 564-1037. NPI 1821728494 was issued on 06/15/2022.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 201 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821728494 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | NP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/15/2022 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Elizabeth Cripps, NP 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.
Southwest Health System Inc
Cortez, 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 · Generic-heavy
Elizabeth Cripps, NP - brand share 7.0%
Nurse Practitioner average
7% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 201 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.
201
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 227
- Total Day Supply
- 2,518
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $367
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 90
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.86
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 80, 75-84: 48, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Elizabeth Cripps, NP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
24 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
21 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
19 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
16 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 21 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Elizabeth Cripps, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Elizabeth Cripps, NP's 201 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cripps.
Jennifer Abbey
Fountain, CO
Dr. Marie Abbinante
NP
Montrose, CO
Dr. Jenny Abernathy
FNP
Erie, CO
Dr. Emily Abernethy
NP
Arvada, CO
Dr. Kathleen Adams
DNP, FNP-C
Denver, CO
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Cripps, NP's specialty? ▼
Elizabeth Cripps, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Cortez, Colorado. Credentials: NP.
How much does Elizabeth Cripps, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Elizabeth Cripps, NP wrote 201 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
Where is Elizabeth Cripps, NP located? ▼
Elizabeth Cripps, NP is located at 1413 N MILDRED RD, Cortez, CO, 81321. Phone: (970) 564-1037.
What is Elizabeth Cripps, NP's NPI number? ▼
Elizabeth Cripps, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821728494, issued on 06/15/2022.
Does Elizabeth Cripps, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Elizabeth Cripps, NP's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $367 in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Elizabeth Cripps, NP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Elizabeth Cripps, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Elizabeth Cripps, NP accept Medicare? ▼
Elizabeth Cripps, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 201 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Elizabeth Cripps, NP's credentials? ▼
Elizabeth Cripps, NP's NPI is 1821728494 with credentials NP. 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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