2026 NPPES data Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1821424334 N.P.
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SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.

Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist in FORT COLLINS, 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 · 265 beneficiaries · Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 591
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$16.3K
52 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,700 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.5814/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
$16.3K
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.

SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/17/2013

NPI 1821424334

Primary specialty

Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist

Rare

54 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,700 188% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 591

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Colorado

1. Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist) — 97.5814/100 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.

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SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding N.P. credentials at 2315 E HARMONY RD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80528, with a listed phone of (970) 482-4373. NPI 1821424334 was issued on 09/17/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SCHAEFER 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 1,700 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $964K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 54 enrolled providers across 23 states and an average of 591 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

2315 E HARMONY RD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80528

Provider Details

NPI 1821424334
Specialty Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials N.P.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/17/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. 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.

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC
FORT COLLINS, 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 SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16.3K

Largest payer

Genentech USA, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,700
Total Claims
$964K
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,448
Total Day Supply
100,265
Generic Drug Cost
$143K
Opioid Claims
11 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 69, 65-74: 105, 75-84: 69, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. 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
Donepezil Hcl
107
Gabapentin
76
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
72
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
64
Baclofen
56
Levetiracetam
50
Duloxetine Hcl
48
Topiramate
47
Clonazepam
45
Lamotrigine
45

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

Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. fits within the Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

54
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
23
States with Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist
591
Avg Claims per Provider

SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.'s 1,700 claims are above the specialty average of 591.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.'s specialty?
SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. specializes in Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. Credentials: N.P..
How much does SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. wrote 1,700 Medicare Part D claims totaling $964K in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
What is SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.'s Medicare quality score?
SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. located?
SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. is located at 2315 E HARMONY RD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80528. Phone: (970) 482-4373.
What is SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.'s NPI number?
SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821424334, issued on 09/17/2013.
Does SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 54 Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 23 states in the US. The average Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 591 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Gabapentin, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. accept Medicare?
SARA SCHAEFER, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,700 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.'s credentials?
SARA SCHAEFER, N.P.'s NPI is 1821424334 with credentials N.P.. 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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