2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1588287395 MD
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Nicholas Stephanus, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Greeley, 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
641
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

Nicholas Stephanus, MD filed 641 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Greeley, Colorado, prescribing 81% generic.

641
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

Nicholas Stephanus, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

641 Top 31% higher than 69% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Nicholas Stephanus, MD 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 Nicholas Stephanus, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2020

NPI 1588287395

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

641 81% 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).

Nicholas Stephanus, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1600 23RD AVE, Greeley, CO, 80634, with a listed phone of (970) 810-2815. NPI 1588287395 was issued on 05/27/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Stephanus 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 641 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $98K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%. 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

1600 23RD AVE
Greeley, CO 80634

Provider Details

NPI 1588287395
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/27/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicholas Stephanus, 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.

Sunrise Community Health
Loveland, 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

Nicholas Stephanus, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 641 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.

641
Total Claims
$98K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,259
Total Day Supply
35,954
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$84K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
61 (9.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 72, 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 Nicholas Stephanus, 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
37
Gabapentin
21
Rosuvastatin Calcium
18
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17
Levothyroxine Sodium
17
Amlodipine Besylate
16
Metformin Hcl
16
Losartan Potassium
15
Furosemide
12

* 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 Nicholas Stephanus, 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

Nicholas Stephanus, MD's 641 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 Stephanus.

Compare Family Medicine Physician 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 Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholas Stephanus, MD's specialty?
Nicholas Stephanus, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Greeley, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nicholas Stephanus, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Nicholas Stephanus, MD wrote 641 Medicare Part D claims totaling $98K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicholas Stephanus, MD located?
Nicholas Stephanus, MD is located at 1600 23RD AVE, Greeley, CO, 80634. Phone: (970) 810-2815.
What is Nicholas Stephanus, MD's NPI number?
Nicholas Stephanus, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588287395, issued on 05/27/2020.
Does Nicholas Stephanus, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Nicholas Stephanus, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $84K in brand drug costs.
Does Nicholas Stephanus, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Nicholas Stephanus, MD had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%.
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 Nicholas Stephanus, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Stephanus, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Gabapentin, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Stephanus, MD accept Medicare?
Nicholas Stephanus, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 641 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Stephanus, MD's credentials?
Nicholas Stephanus, MD's NPI is 1588287395 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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