2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1710905997 M.D.
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GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in WALSENBURG, 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
439
Medicare Part D claims · 299 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.2552/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.2552/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 439 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.2552/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
439
Part D claims, 2023
62%
generic prescribing
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.

GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

78 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2006

NPI 1710905997

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

439 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

78.2552/100 4.844799999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.2552/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 78.2552/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.3%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 78.2552/100 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).

GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 23500 US HIGHWAY 160, WALSENBURG, CO, 81089, with a listed phone of (719) 738-5100. NPI 1710905997 was issued on 07/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DUNNAM-SMITH 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 439 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 299 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%. 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 78.2552/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.8815), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

23500 US HIGHWAY 160
WALSENBURG, CO 81089

Provider Details

NPI 1710905997
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.2552
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.8815
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, 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.

SHOSHONE MEDICAL CENTER
★★★☆☆ 3/5
KELLOGG, ID
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 131314
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
LUCEDALE, MS

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 · Above average

GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 439 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.

439
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
299
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
439
Total Day Supply
3,410
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$36K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
40 (9.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 87, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
69
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
64
Prednisone
34
Ondansetron Hcl
25
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
23
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
16
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
15
Doxycycline Hyclate
14
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12
Ibuprofen
11

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s 439 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s specialty?
GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in WALSENBURG, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. wrote 439 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 299 beneficiaries.
What is GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.2552/100 (Quality: 64.8815). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. located?
GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. is located at 23500 US HIGHWAY 160, WALSENBURG, CO, 81089. Phone: (719) 738-5100.
What is GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s NPI number?
GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710905997, issued on 07/17/2006.
Does GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $36K in brand drug costs.
Does GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. had 40 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.1%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. accept Medicare?
GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 439 Part D claims and 299 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s credentials?
GINGER DUNNAM-SMITH, M.D.'s NPI is 1710905997 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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