2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1306220330 PMHNP-BC
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MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in MONTROSE, 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 · 170 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC filed 2,719 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in MONTROSE, Colorado, prescribing 83% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing

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MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,719 Top 12% higher than 88% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2015

NPI 1306220330

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

980 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,719 159% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,050

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Colorado

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 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).

MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding PMHNP-BC credentials at 300 N CASCADE AVE STE A, MONTROSE, CO, 81401, with a listed phone of (970) 252-3200. NPI 1306220330 was issued on 07/20/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESPLIN 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 2,719 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 170 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $894K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 980 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,050 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

300 N CASCADE AVE STE A
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Provider Details

NPI 1306220330
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials PMHNP-BC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/20/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC 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.

SOUTHWEST COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
MONTROSE, 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 · Typical

MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 2,719 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.

2,719
Total Claims
$894K
Total Drug Cost
170
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,604
Total Day Supply
134,448
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$776K
Generic Drug Cost
$118K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 111, 65-74: 54, 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 MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC 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
Clozapine
146
Olanzapine
127
Vraylar
Cariprazine Hcl
121
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
111
Gabapentin
105
Benztropine Mesylate
101
Trazodone Hcl
87
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
81
Quetiapine Fumarate
78
Clonazepam
77

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

980
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
50
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
1,050
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC's 2,719 claims are above the specialty average of 1,050.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC's specialty?
MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in MONTROSE, Colorado. Credentials: PMHNP-BC.
How much does MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC wrote 2,719 Medicare Part D claims totaling $894K in drug costs for 170 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC located?
MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC is located at 300 N CASCADE AVE STE A, MONTROSE, CO, 81401. Phone: (970) 252-3200.
What is MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC's NPI number?
MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306220330, issued on 07/20/2015.
Does MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $776K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 980 Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 50 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 1,050 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Olanzapine, Vraylar. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC accept Medicare?
MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,719 Part D claims and 170 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC's credentials?
MICHAEL ESPLIN, PMHNP-BC's NPI is 1306220330 with credentials PMHNP-BC. 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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