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Joseph Prows, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Fort Collins, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 474 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$23.17
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Joseph Prows, MD filed 5,392 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Collins, Colorado, prescribing 88% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$23.17
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.

Joseph Prows, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,392 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Joseph Prows, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Joseph Prows, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2009

NPI 1417183070

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,392 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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).

Joseph Prows, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 418 S HOWES ST UNIT 200-B, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, with a listed phone of (970) 286-0225. NPI 1417183070 was issued on 06/09/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Prows 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 5,392 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 474 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $506K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

418 S HOWES ST UNIT 200-B
Fort Collins, CO 80521

Provider Details

NPI 1417183070
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2009

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 Joseph Prows, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

Hologic Sales and Service, LLC

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

Joseph Prows, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 5,392 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.

5,392
Total Claims
$506K
Total Drug Cost
474
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,769
Total Day Supply
375,198
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$384K
Generic Drug Cost
$120K
Opioid Claims
221 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 243, 75-84: 167, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Joseph Prows, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
383
Levothyroxine Sodium
273
Amlodipine Besylate
263
Rosuvastatin Calcium
260
Lisinopril
222
Gabapentin
159
Losartan Potassium
126
Tamsulosin Hcl
121
Omeprazole
119
Trazodone Hcl
108

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Joseph Prows, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Joseph Prows, MD's 5,392 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Colorado medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph Prows, MD's specialty?
Joseph Prows, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Fort Collins, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joseph Prows, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Joseph Prows, MD wrote 5,392 Medicare Part D claims totaling $506K in drug costs for 474 beneficiaries.
Where is Joseph Prows, MD located?
Joseph Prows, MD is located at 418 S HOWES ST UNIT 200-B, Fort Collins, CO, 80521. Phone: (970) 286-0225.
What is Joseph Prows, MD's NPI number?
Joseph Prows, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417183070, issued on 06/09/2009.
Does Joseph Prows, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Joseph Prows, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $384K in brand drug costs.
Does Joseph Prows, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Joseph Prows, MD had 221 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joseph Prows, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joseph Prows, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joseph Prows, MD accept Medicare?
Joseph Prows, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,392 Part D claims and 474 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joseph Prows, MD's credentials?
Joseph Prows, MD's NPI is 1417183070 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.
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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