2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1760473250 MD
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MATTHEW ESSON, MD

Nephrology Physician in WESTMINSTER, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
95.0209/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$26.43
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MATTHEW ESSON, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WESTMINSTER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 142 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.0209/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $26.43 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MATTHEW ESSON, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.0209 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,294 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MATTHEW ESSON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MATTHEW ESSON, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/02/2005

NPI 1760473250

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,294 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

95.0209/100 11.920900000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Nephrology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MATTHEW ESSON, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.0209/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 95.0209/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 95.0209/100 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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MATTHEW ESSON, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in WESTMINSTER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1760473250. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MATTHEW ESSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 8410 DECATUR ST, WESTMINSTER, CO, 80031, with a listed phone of (303) 430-7000. NPI 1760473250 was issued on 11/02/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESSON 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 1,294 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $209K in drug spend. 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 95.0209/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.5284), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

8410 DECATUR ST
WESTMINSTER, CO 80031

Provider Details

NPI 1760473250
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/02/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.0209
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.5284
Quality
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MATTHEW ESSON, MD 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.

WESTERN NEPHROLOGY AND METABOLIC BONE DISEASE, P.C.
ARVADA, 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 MATTHEW ESSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$26

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,294
Total Claims
$209K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,914
Total Day Supply
86,725
Generic Drug Cost
$60K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.31
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 45, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
101
Amlodipine Besylate
78
Lisinopril
78
Atorvastatin Calcium
63
Prednisone
61
Carvedilol
44
Hydralazine Hcl
42
Losartan Potassium
40
Tamsulosin Hcl
37
Calcium Acetate
34

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How MATTHEW ESSON, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

MATTHEW ESSON, MD's 1,294 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MATTHEW ESSON, MD's specialty?
MATTHEW ESSON, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in WESTMINSTER, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does MATTHEW ESSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MATTHEW ESSON, MD wrote 1,294 Medicare Part D claims totaling $209K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
What is MATTHEW ESSON, MD's Medicare quality score?
MATTHEW ESSON, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.0209/100 (Quality: 80.5284). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MATTHEW ESSON, MD located?
MATTHEW ESSON, MD is located at 8410 DECATUR ST, WESTMINSTER, CO, 80031. Phone: (303) 430-7000.
What is MATTHEW ESSON, MD's NPI number?
MATTHEW ESSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760473250, issued on 11/02/2005.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MATTHEW ESSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MATTHEW ESSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MATTHEW ESSON, MD accept Medicare?
MATTHEW ESSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,294 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MATTHEW ESSON, MD's credentials?
MATTHEW ESSON, MD's NPI is 1760473250 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.
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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