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IRINA VANCEA, MD

Nephrology Physician in PUEBLO, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 216 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$184.96
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

IRINA VANCEA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,483 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

IRINA VANCEA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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)

IRINA VANCEA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 IRINA VANCEA, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2006

NPI 1205919750

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,483 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Nephrology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

IRINA VANCEA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 75/100 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).

IRINA VANCEA, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in PUEBLO, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1205919750. 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.

IRINA VANCEA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3426 LAKE AVE, PUEBLO, CO, 81004, with a listed phone of (719) 561-5264. NPI 1205919750 was issued on 10/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VANCEA 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 1,483 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 216 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $280K 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

3426 LAKE AVE
PUEBLO, CO 81004

Provider Details

NPI 1205919750
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where IRINA VANCEA, MD 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.

SOUTHERN COLORADO NEPHROLOGY ASSOC PC
PUEBLO, 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).

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 IRINA VANCEA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$185

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

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

IRINA VANCEA, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,483 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.

1,483
Total Claims
$280K
Total Drug Cost
216
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,403
Total Day Supply
100,074
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$194K
Generic Drug Cost
$86K
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.30
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 63, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 66, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
152
Furosemide
142
Losartan Potassium
138
Lisinopril
68
Doxazosin Mesylate
65
Hydralazine Hcl
60
Sevelamer Carbonate
60
Calcium Acetate
58
Potassium Chloride
47
Bumetanide
32

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How IRINA VANCEA, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

IRINA VANCEA, MD's 1,483 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IRINA VANCEA, MD's specialty?
IRINA VANCEA, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in PUEBLO, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does IRINA VANCEA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, IRINA VANCEA, MD wrote 1,483 Medicare Part D claims totaling $280K in drug costs for 216 beneficiaries.
What is IRINA VANCEA, MD's Medicare quality score?
IRINA VANCEA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is IRINA VANCEA, MD located?
IRINA VANCEA, MD is located at 3426 LAKE AVE, PUEBLO, CO, 81004. Phone: (719) 561-5264.
What is IRINA VANCEA, MD's NPI number?
IRINA VANCEA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205919750, issued on 10/20/2006.
Does IRINA VANCEA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
IRINA VANCEA, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $194K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does IRINA VANCEA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, IRINA VANCEA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does IRINA VANCEA, MD accept Medicare?
IRINA VANCEA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,483 Part D claims and 216 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify IRINA VANCEA, MD's credentials?
IRINA VANCEA, MD's NPI is 1205919750 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.
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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