2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1669734158 NP
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SARAH COLSON, NP

Nurse Practitioner in INDIAN WELLS, California. 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
332
Medicare Part D claims · 106 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.4844/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$168.94
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SARAH COLSON, NP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.4844/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 332 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

90.4844/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
332
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$168.94
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.

SARAH COLSON, NP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

90 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 SARAH COLSON, NP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/12/2012

NPI 1669734158

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

332 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

90.4844/100 7.384399999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nurse Practitioner share within California

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SARAH COLSON, NP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.4844/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 90.4844/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.5%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 90.4844/100 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).

SARAH COLSON, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 74785 US HIGHWAY 111 STE 101, INDIAN WELLS, CA, 92210, with a listed phone of (760) 776-8989. NPI 1669734158 was issued on 06/12/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLSON 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 332 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 106 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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 90.4844/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.5039), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

74785 US HIGHWAY 111 STE 101
INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210

Provider Details

NPI 1669734158
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/12/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.4844
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.5039
Quality
95.748
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

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 SARAH COLSON, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$169

Largest payer

Incyte Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SARAH COLSON, NP. To verify SARAH COLSON, NP's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SARAH COLSON, NP — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 332 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.

332
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
106
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
451
Total Day Supply
11,765
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.46
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SARAH COLSON, NP 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
Warfarin Sodium
55
Tamoxifen Citrate
42
Eliquis
Apixaban
31
Pantoprazole Sodium
26
Anastrozole
18
Gabapentin
11
Potassium Chloride
11
Raloxifene Hcl
11

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SARAH COLSON, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH COLSON, NP's 332 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH COLSON, NP's specialty?
SARAH COLSON, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in INDIAN WELLS, California. Credentials: NP.
How much does SARAH COLSON, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH COLSON, NP wrote 332 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 106 beneficiaries.
What is SARAH COLSON, NP's Medicare quality score?
SARAH COLSON, NP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.4844/100 (Quality: 74.5039). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SARAH COLSON, NP located?
SARAH COLSON, NP is located at 74785 US HIGHWAY 111 STE 101, INDIAN WELLS, CA, 92210. Phone: (760) 776-8989.
What is SARAH COLSON, NP's NPI number?
SARAH COLSON, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669734158, issued on 06/12/2012.
Does SARAH COLSON, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH COLSON, NP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH COLSON, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH COLSON, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Warfarin Sodium, Tamoxifen Citrate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH COLSON, NP accept Medicare?
SARAH COLSON, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 332 Part D claims and 106 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH COLSON, NP's credentials?
SARAH COLSON, NP's NPI is 1669734158 with credentials NP. 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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