2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1407497605 NP-C
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Michelle Bower, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,227 in Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
526
Medicare Part D claims · 362 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Michelle Bower, NP-C filed 526 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Colorado Springs, Colorado, prescribing 90% generic.

526
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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.

Michelle Bower, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

526 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 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

What does the federal data show about Michelle Bower, NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/30/2019

NPI 1407497605

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

526 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 7.8%Behavior Technician7.8%Mental Health Counselor - 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Professional Counselor - 3.7%Professional Counselor3.7%Registered Nurse - 3.6%Registered Nurse3.6%Nurse Practitioner - 0.8%Nurse Practitioner0.8%
Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nurse Practitioner. Verify directly:

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).

Michelle Bower, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 1633 MEDICAL CENTER PT, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, with a listed phone of (719) 636-2999. NPI 1407497605 was issued on 09/30/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Bower 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 526 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 362 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 4% 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1633 MEDICAL CENTER PT
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Provider Details

NPI 1407497605
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/30/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Michelle Bower, NP-C 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.

According to CMS billing records, Michelle Bower, NP-C is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.

Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO
Firstdoc PC
Denver, CO
Homedoc PC
Erie, 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 · Generic-heavy

Michelle Bower, NP-C - brand share 4.0%
Nurse Practitioner average

4% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 526 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.

526
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
362
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
537
Total Day Supply
5,249
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
246

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 162, 75-84: 139, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Michelle Bower, NP-C 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
Doxycycline Hyclate
101
Prednisone
76
Cephalexin
59
Ipratropium Bromide
49
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
40
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
26
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
25
Fluticasone Propionate
20
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
15
Methocarbamol
12

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Michelle Bower, NP-C fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

Michelle Bower, NP-C's 526 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner 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 Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michelle Bower, NP-C's specialty?
Michelle Bower, NP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Michelle Bower, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Michelle Bower, NP-C wrote 526 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 362 beneficiaries.
Where is Michelle Bower, NP-C located?
Michelle Bower, NP-C is located at 1633 MEDICAL CENTER PT, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907. Phone: (719) 636-2999.
What is Michelle Bower, NP-C's NPI number?
Michelle Bower, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407497605, issued on 09/30/2019.
Does Michelle Bower, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Michelle Bower, NP-C's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michelle Bower, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michelle Bower, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Prednisone, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michelle Bower, NP-C accept Medicare?
Michelle Bower, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 526 Part D claims and 362 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michelle Bower, NP-C's credentials?
Michelle Bower, NP-C's NPI is 1407497605 with credentials NP-C. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.