2026 NPPES data Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1063693281 CNS
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GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in LAS CRUCES, 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
240
Medicare Part D claims · 77 beneficiaries · Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.7743/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$230.5
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.7743/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

72.7743/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
240
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$230.5
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

73 10th percentile higher than 10% 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

What does the federal data show about GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2007

NPI 1063693281

Primary specialty

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,375 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

240 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,088

MIPS final score

72.7743/100 10.325699999999998% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within New Mexico

1. Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.7743/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 72.7743/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.8%
MIPS final score (Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 72.7743/100 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.

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GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS is a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNS. NPI: 1063693281. 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.

GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 4351 E LOHMAN AVE, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88011, with a listed phone of (575) 532-7161. NPI 1063693281 was issued on 11/15/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TELFORD 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 240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 77 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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 72.7743/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 61.4775, Cost 47.7701), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,375 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,088 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

4351 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011

Provider Details

NPI 1063693281
Specialty Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/15/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

72.7743
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
61.4775
Quality
47.7701
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS 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.

THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
★★★☆☆ 3/5
LAS CRUCES, NM
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 320091

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 GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$231

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 240 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.

240
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
77
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
455
Total Day Supply
12,330
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Estradiol
77
Triamcinolone Acetonide
18
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
12
Premarin
"Estrogens
N/A
Progesterone
"Progesterone
N/A

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

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS fits within the Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,375
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,088
Avg Claims per Provider

GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's 240 claims are below the specialty average of 1,088.

Nearby Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in New Mexico

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

Compare Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's specialty?
GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS specializes in Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. Credentials: CNS.
How much does GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS wrote 240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 77 beneficiaries.
What is GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's Medicare quality score?
GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.7743/100 (Quality: 61.4775, Cost: 47.7701). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS located?
GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS is located at 4351 E LOHMAN AVE, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88011. Phone: (575) 532-7161.
What is GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's NPI number?
GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063693281, issued on 11/15/2007.
Does GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,375 Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,088 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS accept Medicare?
GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 240 Part D claims and 77 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's credentials?
GUADALUPE TELFORD, CNS's NPI is 1063693281 with credentials CNS. 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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