2026 NPPES data MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician NPI 1629334594 M.D.
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KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in SALIDA, 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
712
Medicare Part D claims · 270 beneficiaries · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician avg: 607
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$118.5
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. filed 712 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician in SALIDA, Colorado, prescribing 90% generic.

712
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

712 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2012

NPI 1629334594

Primary specialty

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician

Niche

1,102 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

712 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 607

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within Colorado

1. MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery 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).

KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 925 RUSH DR, SALIDA, CO, 81201, with a listed phone of (719) 539-4600. NPI 1629334594 was issued on 04/05/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ECHOLS 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 712 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 270 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $477K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,102 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 607 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

925 RUSH DR
SALIDA, CO 81201

Provider Details

NPI 1629334594
Specialty MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/05/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. 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.

SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SALIDA, 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 KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$119

Largest payer

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, 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

KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 712 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.

712
Total Claims
$477K
Total Drug Cost
270
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
849
Total Day Supply
22,480
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$452K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
87
Fluorouracil
74
Ketoconazole
61
Clobetasol Propionate
45
Doxycycline Hyclate
32
Mupirocin
28
Metronidazole
25
Finasteride
22
Fluocinonide
22
Hydrocortisone
20

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

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Overview

How KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. fits within the MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,102
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
607
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.'s 712 claims are above the specialty average of 607.

Nearby MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.'s specialty?
KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. specializes in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician and practices in SALIDA, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. wrote 712 Medicare Part D claims totaling $477K in drug costs for 270 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. located?
KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. is located at 925 RUSH DR, SALIDA, CO, 81201. Phone: (719) 539-4600.
What is KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.'s NPI number?
KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629334594, issued on 04/05/2012.
Does KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $452K in brand drug costs.
How many MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,102 MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider writes 607 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Fluorouracil, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. accept Medicare?
KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 712 Part D claims and 270 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.'s credentials?
KATHRYN ECHOLS, M.D.'s NPI is 1629334594 with credentials M.D.. 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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