2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1598150963 MD
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NATHAN CULBERSON, MD

Family Medicine Physician in PUEBLO, 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 · 173 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

NATHAN CULBERSON, MD filed 1,238 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in PUEBLO, Colorado, prescribing 87% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

NATHAN CULBERSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,238 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NATHAN CULBERSON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 NATHAN CULBERSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2015

NPI 1598150963

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,238 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

NATHAN CULBERSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 902 LAKEVIEW AVE, PUEBLO, CO, 81004, with a listed phone of (719) 557-5855. NPI 1598150963 was issued on 04/02/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CULBERSON 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 1,238 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $170K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

902 LAKEVIEW AVE
PUEBLO, CO 81004

Provider Details

NPI 1598150963
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NATHAN CULBERSON, 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.

CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO
PUEBLO, CO
HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED
LAMAR, 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

NATHAN CULBERSON, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,238 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.

1,238
Total Claims
$170K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,796
Total Day Supply
80,282
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$138K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Opioid Claims
14 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 86, 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 NATHAN CULBERSON, MD 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
Lisinopril
91
Atorvastatin Calcium
61
Gabapentin
61
Levothyroxine Sodium
49
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
32
Tamsulosin Hcl
32
Losartan Potassium
30
Methocarbamol
29
Furosemide
28
Amlodipine Besylate
25

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How NATHAN CULBERSON, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

NATHAN CULBERSON, MD's 1,238 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NATHAN CULBERSON, MD's specialty?
NATHAN CULBERSON, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in PUEBLO, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does NATHAN CULBERSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NATHAN CULBERSON, MD wrote 1,238 Medicare Part D claims totaling $170K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
Where is NATHAN CULBERSON, MD located?
NATHAN CULBERSON, MD is located at 902 LAKEVIEW AVE, PUEBLO, CO, 81004. Phone: (719) 557-5855.
What is NATHAN CULBERSON, MD's NPI number?
NATHAN CULBERSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598150963, issued on 04/02/2015.
Does NATHAN CULBERSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NATHAN CULBERSON, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $138K in brand drug costs.
Does NATHAN CULBERSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NATHAN CULBERSON, MD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NATHAN CULBERSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NATHAN CULBERSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NATHAN CULBERSON, MD accept Medicare?
NATHAN CULBERSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,238 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NATHAN CULBERSON, MD's credentials?
NATHAN CULBERSON, MD's NPI is 1598150963 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.
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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