2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1255417424 MD
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RICHARD HARRIS, MD

General Practice Physician in WOODLAND PARK, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 122 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD HARRIS, MD is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WOODLAND PARK, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 122 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RICHARD HARRIS, MD filed 1,782 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WOODLAND PARK, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD HARRIS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICHARD HARRIS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/31/2006

NPI 1255417424

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,782 38% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

General Practice Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RICHARD HARRIS, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in WOODLAND PARK, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1255417424. 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.

RICHARD HARRIS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 381 RAMPART RANGE RD, WOODLAND PARK, CO, 80863, with a listed phone of (719) 687-6088. NPI 1255417424 was issued on 10/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HARRIS 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 1,782 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 122 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $133K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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 Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

381 RAMPART RANGE RD
WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863

Provider Details

NPI 1255417424
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/31/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RICHARD HARRIS, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,782 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.

1,782
Total Claims
$133K
Total Drug Cost
122
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,676
Total Day Supply
107,281
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$97K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Opioid Claims
64 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
55

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91
Gender Split
45% female / 55% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
150
Lisinopril
93
Losartan Potassium
75
Levothyroxine Sodium
70
Amlodipine Besylate
54
Fluticasone Propionate
46
Gabapentin
44
Famotidine
42
Potassium Chloride
34
Hydrochlorothiazide
32

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How RICHARD HARRIS, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD HARRIS, MD's 1,782 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD HARRIS, MD's specialty?
RICHARD HARRIS, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in WOODLAND PARK, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD HARRIS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD HARRIS, MD wrote 1,782 Medicare Part D claims totaling $133K in drug costs for 122 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD HARRIS, MD located?
RICHARD HARRIS, MD is located at 381 RAMPART RANGE RD, WOODLAND PARK, CO, 80863. Phone: (719) 687-6088.
What is RICHARD HARRIS, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD HARRIS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255417424, issued on 10/31/2006.
Does RICHARD HARRIS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD HARRIS, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $97K in brand drug costs.
Does RICHARD HARRIS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD HARRIS, MD had 64 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD HARRIS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD HARRIS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD HARRIS, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD HARRIS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,782 Part D claims and 122 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD HARRIS, MD's credentials?
RICHARD HARRIS, MD's NPI is 1255417424 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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