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James Kuster, APN

Registered Nurse in Boulder, 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
472
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$48.74
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

James Kuster, APN filed 472 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Nurse in Boulder, Colorado, prescribing 96% generic.

472
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$48.74
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.

James Kuster, APN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

472 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about James Kuster, APN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2017

NPI 1295252781

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

472 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Registered Nurse share within Colorado

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Nurse) — 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).

James Kuster, APN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding APN credentials at 1100 BALSAM AVE FL 3, Boulder, CO, 80304, with a listed phone of (303) 440-2277. NPI 1295252781 was issued on 08/24/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Kuster 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 472 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $82K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

1100 BALSAM AVE FL 3
Boulder, CO 80304

Provider Details

NPI 1295252781
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials APN
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/24/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where James Kuster, APN 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.

Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association
Steamboat Springs, 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 James Kuster, APN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$49

Largest payer

Braeburn 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 · Generic-heavy

James Kuster, APN — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 472 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.

472
Total Claims
$82K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
528
Total Day Supply
11,504
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$75K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What James Kuster, APN 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
Clonazepam
107
Gabapentin
68
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
50
Aripiprazole
28
Alprazolam
24
Escitalopram Oxalate
18
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
16
Austedo
Deutetrabenazine
13
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
13
Diazepam
13

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How James Kuster, APN fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

James Kuster, APN's 472 claims are below the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Kuster, APN's specialty?
James Kuster, APN specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Boulder, Colorado. Credentials: APN.
How much does James Kuster, APN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, James Kuster, APN wrote 472 Medicare Part D claims totaling $82K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is James Kuster, APN located?
James Kuster, APN is located at 1100 BALSAM AVE FL 3, Boulder, CO, 80304. Phone: (303) 440-2277.
What is James Kuster, APN's NPI number?
James Kuster, APN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295252781, issued on 08/24/2017.
Does James Kuster, APN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
James Kuster, APN's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $75K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Kuster, APN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Kuster, APN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Gabapentin, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Kuster, APN accept Medicare?
James Kuster, APN appears in CMS Medicare data with 472 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Kuster, APN's credentials?
James Kuster, APN's NPI is 1295252781 with credentials APN. 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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