2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1215488846 APN-RXN
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Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN

Registered Nurse in Salida, 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 175,652 in 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
62.6/100
▼ 20 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$381.86
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 62.6/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,421 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

62.6/100
MIPS score · -20 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
$381.86
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

63 6th percentile higher than 6% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.

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

Where Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN sits

This provider among registered nurse peers

Across the 3,327 registered nurse providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN writes more Part D claims than 88% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 4% — placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentilePart D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality — percentile: 98Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality — percentile: 98Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality — percentile: 60Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality — percentile: 90Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality — percentile: 15Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality — percentile: 58Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality — percentile: 67Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality — percentile: 72Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality — percentile: 73Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality — 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specialty: 70 · MIPS quality — percentile: 23Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality — percentile: 33Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality — percentile: 45Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality — percentile: 33Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality — percentile: 30Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality — percentile: 33Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality — percentile: 97Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality — percentile: 2Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality — percentile: 12Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality — percentile: 27Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality — percentile: 32Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality — percentile: 53Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality — percentile: 80Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality — percentile: 8Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality — percentile: 87Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality — percentile: 52Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality — percentile: 57Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality — percentile: 50Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality — percentile: 65Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality — percentile: 33Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality — percentile: 20Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality — percentile: 25Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality — percentile: 0Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality — percentile: 83Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality — percentile: 92Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality — percentile: 22Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality — percentile: 4
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one registered nurse peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2016

NPI 1215488846

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,421 142% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

MIPS final score

62.6/100 20.5 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 7.8%Behavior Technician7.8%Mental Health Counselor — 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist — 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Clinical Social Worker — 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Professional Counselor — 3.7%Professional Counselor3.7%Registered Nurse — 3.6%Registered Nurse3.6%
Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Registered Nurse national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
62.6/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) — 62.6/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%62.6%
MIPS final score (Registered Nurse) — 62.6/100 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).

Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding APN-RXN credentials at 1000 RUSH DR, Salida, CO, 81201, with a listed phone of (719) 530-2033. NPI 1215488846 was issued on 10/19/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Schafer 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 2,421 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 155 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $177K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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 62.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.5, Cost 18.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

1000 RUSH DR
Salida, CO 81201

Provider Details

NPI 1215488846
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials APN-RXN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/19/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

62.6294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.5413
Quality
18.439
Cost

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 Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$382

Largest payer

MIMEDX Group, Inc.

Most common payment type

Travel and Lodging

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 · Generic-heavy

Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN — brand share 3.0%
Registered Nurse average

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 2,421 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.

2,421
Total Claims
$177K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,814
Total Day Supply
107,341
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$101K
Generic Drug Cost
$76K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 81, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
153
Duloxetine Hcl
137
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
136
Lamotrigine
121
Clonazepam
120
Lorazepam
119
Quetiapine Fumarate
101
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
99
Fluoxetine Hcl
85
Sertraline Hcl
83

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's 2,421 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Colorado

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's specialty?
Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in Salida, Colorado. Credentials: APN-RXN.
How much does Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN wrote 2,421 Medicare Part D claims totaling $177K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
What is Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's Medicare quality score?
Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 62.6/100 (Quality: 76.5, Cost: 18.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN located?
Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN is located at 1000 RUSH DR, Salida, CO, 81201. Phone: (719) 530-2033.
What is Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's NPI number?
Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215488846, issued on 10/19/2016.
Does Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $101K in brand drug costs.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl, Venlafaxine Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN accept Medicare?
Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,421 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's credentials?
Ronie Schafer, APN-RXN's NPI is 1215488846 with credentials APN-RXN. 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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