2026 NPPES data Community Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1972512275 NP
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JAMES SAMPSON, NP

Community Health Nurse Practitioner in DENVER, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Community Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.1178/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JAMES SAMPSON, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.1178/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,659 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.1178/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
62%
generic prescribing

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 SAMPSON, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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 JAMES SAMPSON, NP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/05/2006

NPI 1972512275

Primary specialty

Community Health Nurse Practitioner

Rare

438 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,659 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,370

MIPS final score

91.1178/100 8.017800000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Community Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Community Health Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

1. Community Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Community Health Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES SAMPSON, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Community Health Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.1178/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Community Health Nurse Practitioner) — 91.1178/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.1%
MIPS final score (Community Health Nurse Practitioner) — 91.1178/100 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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JAMES SAMPSON, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 777 BANNOCK ST, DENVER, CO, 80204, with a listed phone of (303) 436-6000. NPI 1972512275 was issued on 08/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAMPSON 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 2,659 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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 91.1178/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.2343, Cost 73.4915), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Community Health Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 438 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,370 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

777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204

Provider Details

NPI 1972512275
Specialty Community Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.1178
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.2343
Quality
73.4915
Cost
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES SAMPSON, NP 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.

DENVER HEALTH AND HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
DENVER, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JAMES SAMPSON, NP — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 2,659 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.

2,659
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,298
Total Day Supply
95,027
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$40K
Opioid Claims
42 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
84

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 33, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES SAMPSON, NP 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
Tivicay
Dolutegravir Sodium
203
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
173
Descovy
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam
135
Atorvastatin Calcium
111
Tamsulosin Hcl
111
Alendronate Sodium
81
Lisinopril
81
Omeprazole
72
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
72
Rosuvastatin Calcium
71

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

Community Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JAMES SAMPSON, NP fits within the Community Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

438
Community Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
46
States with Community Health Nurse Practitioner
1,370
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES SAMPSON, NP's 2,659 claims are above the specialty average of 1,370.

Nearby Community Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Community Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES SAMPSON, NP's specialty?
JAMES SAMPSON, NP specializes in Community Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: NP.
How much does JAMES SAMPSON, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES SAMPSON, NP wrote 2,659 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES SAMPSON, NP's Medicare quality score?
JAMES SAMPSON, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.1178/100 (Quality: 90.2343, Cost: 73.4915). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES SAMPSON, NP located?
JAMES SAMPSON, NP is located at 777 BANNOCK ST, DENVER, CO, 80204. Phone: (303) 436-6000.
What is JAMES SAMPSON, NP's NPI number?
JAMES SAMPSON, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972512275, issued on 08/05/2006.
Does JAMES SAMPSON, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES SAMPSON, NP's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES SAMPSON, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES SAMPSON, NP had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Community Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 438 Community Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 46 states in the US. The average Community Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,370 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES SAMPSON, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES SAMPSON, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tivicay, Biktarvy, Descovy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES SAMPSON, NP accept Medicare?
JAMES SAMPSON, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,659 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES SAMPSON, NP's credentials?
JAMES SAMPSON, NP's NPI is 1972512275 with credentials NP. 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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