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2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse NPI 1871165217 FNP
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Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse 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 6,553 in Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse, 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
18
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse avg: 752
MIPS score
88.2/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$50.74
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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What the federal data shows

Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.2/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 18 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.2/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
18
Part D claims, 2023
$50.74
industry payments (Sunshine Act)
≥54th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

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.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1871165217 · Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse

NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1871165217
  • ENUM-RECENT 2021
  • TAX-MID 7K Critical Care
  • MIPS-ABOVE 88.2/100
  • RX-TRACE 18
  • BOOK-THIN 114 in Colorado
  • PHOTO-FINISH Justin Barebo · ±0.1

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

88 ≥ 54th percentile 54% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP sits

This provider among critical care medicine registered nurse peers

Across the 184 critical care medicine registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP writes more Part D claims than 3% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 56% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

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90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 56
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one critical care medicine registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2021

NPI 1871165217

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

6,553 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

18 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 752

MIPS final score

88.2/100 4.7 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers
Behavior Technician7.8%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Professional Counselor3.7%Registered Nurse3.6%Critical Care Medicine Regis…0.1%
Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.2/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%88.2%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse) - 88.2/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Practice Address

3260 BLUE MOUNTAIN WAY
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(559) 301-2001

Provider Details

NPI 1871165217
Specialty Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse
Credentials FNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.2296
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
88.9629
Quality
81
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP 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
Colorado Springs, 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 Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$51

Largest payer

Hologic Sales and Service, LLC

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.

18
Total Claims
$767
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18
Total Day Supply
384
Generic Drug Cost
$183

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.79
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Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Overview

How Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP fits within the Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

6,553
Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse
752
Avg Claims per Provider

Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP's 18 claims are below the specialty average of 752.

Nationwide Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Valenzuela, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (88.2 here).

Justin Barebo 88.1 OH Catherine Dignan 88.3 WV Jancis Hanna 88.3 WV Jamie Warlick 88.3 NC

Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Angela Turner Henderson, NV Martha Bartkus Hammond, IN Katrine Link Nashville, TN Serina Perez Savannah, GA

Nearby Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse Providers in Colorado

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

One of 114 Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.

Bridget Anderson
Aurora, CO
Dr. Kristina Atencio
CRNA
Greenwood Village, CO
Dr. Jennifer Barrett
RN, BSN
Denver, CO
Dr. Michael Bauers
CRNA
Aurora, CO
Bobby Beard
Littleton, CO

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP's specialty? ▼
Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP specializes in Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse and practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Credentials: FNP.
How much does Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims totaling $767 in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
What is Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP's Medicare quality score? ▼
Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.2/100 (Quality: 89). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP located? ▼
Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP is located at 3260 BLUE MOUNTAIN WAY, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906. Phone: (559) 301-2001.
What is Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP's NPI number? ▼
Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871165217, issued on 07/14/2021.
How many Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,553 Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse provider writes 752 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP accept Medicare? ▼
Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 18 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP's credentials? ▼
Nicolas Valenzuela, FNP's NPI is 1871165217 with credentials FNP. 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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).

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 editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.