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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1770103657 MD
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Family Medicine Physician in Golden, 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 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, 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
652
Medicare Part D claims · 245 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Nigel Barner, MD filed 652 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Golden, Colorado, prescribing 89% generic.
- 652
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Nigel Barner, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
652 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Nigel Barner, 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 Nigel Barner, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
652 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado 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 Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Nigel Barner, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1030 JOHNSON RD STE 200, Golden, CO, 80401, with a listed phone of (303) 278-4600. NPI 1770103657 was issued on 04/21/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 652 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 245 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1770103657 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/21/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Nigel Barner, 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.
Optumcare Colorado Medical Group LLC
Golden, 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
Nigel Barner, MD - brand share 9.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 652 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.
652
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
245
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,352
- Total Day Supply
- 38,056
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $32K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Opioid Claims
- 44 (6.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 36
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 38% female / 62% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 30, 65-74: 135, 75-84: 68, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nigel Barner, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
35 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
32 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
26 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
19 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
17 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
16 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
15 claims
- Allopurinol
Allopurinol
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 |
| Lisinopril | 32 |
| Metformin Hcl | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 17 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 15 |
| Allopurinol | 14 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 14 |
* 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 Nigel Barner, 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
Nigel Barner, MD's 652 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 Barner.
Dr. Eric Abbott
D.O.
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. John Abbott
D.O.
Lamar, CO
Dr. Rasha Abdelsalam
MD
Denver, CO
Dr. Baiju Abdulla
M.B.B.S.
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Nathalie Abisror
MD
Castle Pines, CO
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nigel Barner, MD's specialty? ▼
Nigel Barner, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Golden, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nigel Barner, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nigel Barner, MD wrote 652 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 245 beneficiaries.
Where is Nigel Barner, MD located? ▼
Nigel Barner, MD is located at 1030 JOHNSON RD STE 200, Golden, CO, 80401. Phone: (303) 278-4600.
What is Nigel Barner, MD's NPI number? ▼
Nigel Barner, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770103657, issued on 04/21/2020.
Does Nigel Barner, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nigel Barner, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
Does Nigel Barner, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nigel Barner, MD had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%.
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 Nigel Barner, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nigel Barner, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nigel Barner, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Nigel Barner, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 652 Part D claims and 245 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nigel Barner, MD's credentials? ▼
Nigel Barner, MD's NPI is 1770103657 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
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.
- 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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