2026 NPPES data Women's Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1851352967 CNP MS
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KAREN ZINK, CNP MS

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in DURANGO, 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
844
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 262
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KAREN ZINK, CNP MS filed 844 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in DURANGO, Colorado, prescribing 85% generic.

844
Part D claims, 2023
85%
generic prescribing

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KAREN ZINK, CNP MS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

844 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about KAREN ZINK, CNP MS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2006

NPI 1851352967

Primary specialty

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,452 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

844 222% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 262

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Women's Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

KAREN ZINK, CNP MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding CNP MS credentials at 575 RIVERGATE LANE, DURANGO, CO, 81301, with a listed phone of (970) 247-0042. NPI 1851352967 was issued on 03/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZINK 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 844 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 262 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

575 RIVERGATE LANE
DURANGO, CO 81301

Provider Details

NPI 1851352967
Specialty Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CNP MS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/29/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KAREN ZINK, CNP MS — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 844 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.

844
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,036
Total Day Supply
59,574
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KAREN ZINK, CNP MS 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
79
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
Estradiol
71
Estradiol
57
Zolpidem Tartrate
49
Lisinopril
35
Dotti
Estradiol
28
Alprazolam
20
Estradiol (Once Weekly)
Estradiol
19
Escitalopram Oxalate
18
Imvexxy
Estradiol
17

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

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How KAREN ZINK, CNP MS fits within the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,452
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
262
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN ZINK, CNP MS's 844 claims are above the specialty average of 262.

Nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Women's Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN ZINK, CNP MS's specialty?
KAREN ZINK, CNP MS specializes in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in DURANGO, Colorado. Credentials: CNP MS.
How much does KAREN ZINK, CNP MS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN ZINK, CNP MS wrote 844 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN ZINK, CNP MS located?
KAREN ZINK, CNP MS is located at 575 RIVERGATE LANE, DURANGO, CO, 81301. Phone: (970) 247-0042.
What is KAREN ZINK, CNP MS's NPI number?
KAREN ZINK, CNP MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851352967, issued on 03/29/2006.
Does KAREN ZINK, CNP MS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KAREN ZINK, CNP MS's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,452 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 262 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN ZINK, CNP MS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN ZINK, CNP MS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Estradiol (Twice Weekly), Estradiol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN ZINK, CNP MS accept Medicare?
KAREN ZINK, CNP MS appears in CMS Medicare data with 844 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN ZINK, CNP MS's credentials?
KAREN ZINK, CNP MS's NPI is 1851352967 with credentials CNP MS. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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