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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1952397929 MD
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Family Medicine Physician in Billings, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, 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 · 185 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
43.7/100
▼ 39 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
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What the federal data shows
Emily Colson, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 43.7/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,234 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 43.7/100
- MIPS score · -39 vs avg
- 1K
- 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.
Emily Colson, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
44 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Emily Colson, MD sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 22,040 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Emily Colson, MD writes more Part D claims than 37% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 5% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Emily Colson, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Emily Colson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Emily Colson, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,234 64% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
43.7/100 39.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Emily Colson, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 43.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) - 43.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Emily Colson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 801 N 29TH ST, Billings, MT, 59101, with a listed phone of (406) 238-2500. NPI 1952397929 was issued on 09/23/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,234 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 185 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $94K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 43.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 29.3, Cost 66.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,760 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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 | 1952397929 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/23/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
43.6758
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
29.2943
Quality
66.8798
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,234
Total Claims
$94K
Total Drug Cost
185
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,892
- Total Day Supply
- 84,972
- Generic Drug Cost
- $20K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (1.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.83
- Gender Split
- 83% female / 17% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 52, 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 Emily Colson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
96 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
80 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
64 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
53 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
49 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
46 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 34
Amlodipine Besylate
34 claims
- Gabapentin 33
Gabapentin
33 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 96 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 80 |
| Losartan Potassium | 64 |
| Omeprazole | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 49 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 33 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 30 |
| Potassium Chloride | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Emily Colson, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Emily Colson, MD's 1,234 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Colson.
Dr. Marc Adams
MD
Shelby, MT
Dr. Dale Agner
M.D.
Billings, MT
Dr. Cynthia Alarcon
PA-C
Helena, MT
Dr. Brandon Allen
MD
Ennis, MT
Dr. Hans Amen
D.O.
Malmstrom Afb, MT
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emily Colson, MD's specialty? ▼
Emily Colson, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Billings, Montana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Emily Colson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Emily Colson, MD wrote 1,234 Medicare Part D claims totaling $94K in drug costs for 185 beneficiaries.
What is Emily Colson, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Emily Colson, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 43.7/100 (Quality: 29.3, Cost: 66.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Emily Colson, MD located? ▼
Emily Colson, MD is located at 801 N 29TH ST, Billings, MT, 59101. Phone: (406) 238-2500.
What is Emily Colson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Emily Colson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952397929, issued on 09/23/2005.
Does Emily Colson, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Emily Colson, MD had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Emily Colson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Emily Colson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Emily Colson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Emily Colson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,234 Part D claims and 185 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Emily Colson, MD's credentials? ▼
Emily Colson, MD's NPI is 1952397929 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
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.
- 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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