2026 NPPES data General Practice Registered Nurse NPI 1609979855 ANP
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PAULA HARDY, ANP

General Practice Registered Nurse in COLORADO SPRINGS, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 329 beneficiaries · General Practice Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$120.06
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAULA HARDY, ANP is a General Practice Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 329 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $120.06 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAULA HARDY, ANP filed 4,845 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAULA HARDY, ANP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/06/2006

NPI 1609979855

Primary specialty

General Practice Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

5,478 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,845 308% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,187

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How General Practice Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

General Practice Registered Nurse share within Colorado

1. General Practice Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Registered Nurse share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Registered Nurse) — 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).

PAULA HARDY, ANP is a General Practice Registered Nurse provider practicing in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: ANP. NPI: 1609979855. 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.

PAULA HARDY, ANP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Registered Nurse provider holding ANP credentials at 2350 INTERNATIONAL CIR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80910, with a listed phone of (719) 475-5065. NPI 1609979855 was issued on 09/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARDY 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 4,845 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 329 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $341K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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.

General Practice Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,478 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,187 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

2350 INTERNATIONAL CIR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910

Provider Details

NPI 1609979855
Specialty General Practice Registered Nurse
Credentials ANP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAULA HARDY, ANP 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.

AGEWELL MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PC
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 PAULA HARDY, ANP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$120

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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 · Typical

PAULA HARDY, ANP — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,845 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.

4,845
Total Claims
$341K
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,558
Total Day Supply
333,210
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$271K
Generic Drug Cost
$68K
Opioid Claims
118 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
88

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
80% female / 20% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
406
Atorvastatin Calcium
315
Amlodipine Besylate
208
Losartan Potassium
198
Lisinopril
185
Gabapentin
158
Omeprazole
131
Metformin Hcl
126
Hydrochlorothiazide
124
Rosuvastatin Calcium
107

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

General Practice Registered Nurse Overview

How PAULA HARDY, ANP fits within the General Practice Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

5,478
General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in US
55
States with General Practice Registered Nurse
1,187
Avg Claims per Provider

PAULA HARDY, ANP's 4,845 claims are above the specialty average of 1,187.

Nearby General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in Colorado

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

Compare General Practice Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAULA HARDY, ANP's specialty?
PAULA HARDY, ANP specializes in General Practice Registered Nurse and practices in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. Credentials: ANP.
How much does PAULA HARDY, ANP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULA HARDY, ANP wrote 4,845 Medicare Part D claims totaling $341K in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
Where is PAULA HARDY, ANP located?
PAULA HARDY, ANP is located at 2350 INTERNATIONAL CIR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80910. Phone: (719) 475-5065.
What is PAULA HARDY, ANP's NPI number?
PAULA HARDY, ANP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609979855, issued on 09/06/2006.
Does PAULA HARDY, ANP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAULA HARDY, ANP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $271K in brand drug costs.
Does PAULA HARDY, ANP prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAULA HARDY, ANP had 118 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many General Practice Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 5,478 General Practice Registered Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average General Practice Registered Nurse provider writes 1,187 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAULA HARDY, ANP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULA HARDY, ANP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULA HARDY, ANP accept Medicare?
PAULA HARDY, ANP appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,845 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAULA HARDY, ANP's credentials?
PAULA HARDY, ANP's NPI is 1609979855 with credentials ANP. 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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