2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1508978511 MD
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FRANCISCO COLON, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in FARMINGTON, New Mexico. 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
36
Medicare Part D claims · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Industry payments
$24.1
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: FRANCISCO COLON, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FARMINGTON, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 36 claims . Industry payments of $24.1 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: FRANCISCO COLON, MD filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FARMINGTON, New Mexico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FRANCISCO COLON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

FRANCISCO COLON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1508978511

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

36 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within New Mexico

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

FRANCISCO COLON, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in FARMINGTON, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1508978511. 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.

FRANCISCO COLON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 940 W PINON ST, FARMINGTON, NM, 87401, with a listed phone of (505) 609-6349. NPI 1508978511 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLON 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 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

940 W PINON ST
FARMINGTON, NM 87401

Provider Details

NPI 1508978511
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

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 FRANCISCO COLON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$24

Largest payer

Mentor Worldwide LLC

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.

36
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
97
Total Day Supply
2,887
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How FRANCISCO COLON, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANCISCO COLON, MD's 36 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COLON.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANCISCO COLON, MD's specialty?
FRANCISCO COLON, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in FARMINGTON, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does FRANCISCO COLON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANCISCO COLON, MD wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is FRANCISCO COLON, MD located?
FRANCISCO COLON, MD is located at 940 W PINON ST, FARMINGTON, NM, 87401. Phone: (505) 609-6349.
What is FRANCISCO COLON, MD's NPI number?
FRANCISCO COLON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508978511, issued on 08/31/2006.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does FRANCISCO COLON, MD accept Medicare?
FRANCISCO COLON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANCISCO COLON, MD's credentials?
FRANCISCO COLON, MD's NPI is 1508978511 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

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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