2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1174663819 MD
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PAUL MILLER, MD

Nephrology Physician in LAKEWOOD, 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
585
Medicare Part D claims · 110 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
14%
generic claims · 86% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.9724/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$730.69
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL MILLER, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAKEWOOD, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 585 claims across 110 beneficiaries — 86% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.9724/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $730.69 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL MILLER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.9724 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 585 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL MILLER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PAUL MILLER, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2007

NPI 1174663819

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

585 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

83.9724/100 0.872399999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Nephrology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAUL MILLER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.9724/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 83.9724/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 83.9724/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

PAUL MILLER, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in LAKEWOOD, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1174663819. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PAUL MILLER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6655 W JEWELL AVE. STE 2, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80232, with a listed phone of (303) 284-2352. NPI 1174663819 was issued on 02/08/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MILLER 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 585 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 110 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, split 86% brand-name and 14% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.9724/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8008, Cost 57.1654), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

6655 W JEWELL AVE. STE 2
LAKEWOOD, CO 80232

Provider Details

NPI 1174663819
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/08/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.9724
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8008
Quality
57.1654
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 PAUL MILLER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$731

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

PAUL MILLER, MD — brand share 86.0%
Specialty average (est.)

86% brand-name claims vs 14% generic, on 585 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.

585
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
110
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
757
Total Day Supply
22,364
Brand vs Generic
86% brand / 14% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.9M
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tymlos
Abaloparatide
419
Forteo
Teriparatide
58
Risedronate Sodium
21
Alendronate Sodium
12
Indapamide
12

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How PAUL MILLER, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL MILLER, MD's 585 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL MILLER, MD's specialty?
PAUL MILLER, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in LAKEWOOD, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does PAUL MILLER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL MILLER, MD wrote 585 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 110 beneficiaries.
What is PAUL MILLER, MD's Medicare quality score?
PAUL MILLER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.9724/100 (Quality: 73.8008, Cost: 57.1654). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAUL MILLER, MD located?
PAUL MILLER, MD is located at 6655 W JEWELL AVE. STE 2, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80232. Phone: (303) 284-2352.
What is PAUL MILLER, MD's NPI number?
PAUL MILLER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174663819, issued on 02/08/2007.
Does PAUL MILLER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL MILLER, MD's prescribing is 86% brand-name and 14% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.9M in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL MILLER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL MILLER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tymlos, Forteo, Risedronate Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL MILLER, MD accept Medicare?
PAUL MILLER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 585 Part D claims and 110 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL MILLER, MD's credentials?
PAUL MILLER, MD's NPI is 1174663819 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.
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).

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