2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1043340805 MD
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SHAWN ALLEN, MD

Dermatology Physician in BOULDER, 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
33
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$23.3K
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHAWN ALLEN, MD is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOULDER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 33 claims across 29 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $23.3K across 34 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHAWN ALLEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 33 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHAWN ALLEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SHAWN ALLEN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2007

NPI 1043340805

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

33 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SHAWN ALLEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 100/100 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).

SHAWN ALLEN, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BOULDER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1043340805. 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.

SHAWN ALLEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2880 FOLSOM ST STE 200, BOULDER, CO, 80304, with a listed phone of (303) 442-6647. NPI 1043340805 was issued on 03/07/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALLEN 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 33 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $474 in drug spend. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

2880 FOLSOM ST STE 200
BOULDER, CO 80304

Provider Details

NPI 1043340805
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/07/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHAWN ALLEN, MD 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.

DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS OF BOULDER PC
BOULDER, 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 SHAWN ALLEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23.3K

Largest payer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

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.

33
Total Claims
$474
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33
Total Day Supply
235
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$474
Antibiotic Claims
23

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.84
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Dermatology Physician Overview

How SHAWN ALLEN, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

SHAWN ALLEN, MD's 33 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHAWN ALLEN, MD's specialty?
SHAWN ALLEN, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in BOULDER, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does SHAWN ALLEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHAWN ALLEN, MD wrote 33 Medicare Part D claims totaling $474 in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
What is SHAWN ALLEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
SHAWN ALLEN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SHAWN ALLEN, MD located?
SHAWN ALLEN, MD is located at 2880 FOLSOM ST STE 200, BOULDER, CO, 80304. Phone: (303) 442-6647.
What is SHAWN ALLEN, MD's NPI number?
SHAWN ALLEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043340805, issued on 03/07/2007.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SHAWN ALLEN, MD accept Medicare?
SHAWN ALLEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 33 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHAWN ALLEN, MD's credentials?
SHAWN ALLEN, MD's NPI is 1043340805 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.
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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