2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1982099297 MD
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Stephen Matthews, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Denver, 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
961
Medicare Part D claims · 192 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.5/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$27.57
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Stephen Matthews, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.5/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 961 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

74.5/100
MIPS score · -9 vs avg
961
Part D claims, 2023
76%
generic prescribing
$27.57
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.

Stephen Matthews, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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

What does the federal data show about Stephen Matthews, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/02/2015

NPI 1982099297

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

961 109% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

74.5/100 8.6 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Colorado

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Stephen Matthews, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.5/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 74.5/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.5%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 74.5/100 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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Stephen Matthews, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 11700 W 2ND PLACE, Denver, CO, 80228, with a listed phone of (303) 595-2727. NPI 1982099297 was issued on 04/02/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Matthews 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 961 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 192 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $224K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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 74.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.4, Cost 58.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

11700 W 2ND PLACE
Denver, CO 80228

Provider Details

NPI 1982099297
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/02/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

74.4998
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.3888
Quality
58.6937
Cost
78
Promoting Interoperability

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 Stephen Matthews, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

Largest payer

CVRx, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Stephen Matthews, MD — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 961 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.

961
Total Claims
$224K
Total Drug Cost
192
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,241
Total Day Supply
66,555
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$208K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Stephen Matthews, MD 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
Metoprolol Succinate
140
Rosuvastatin Calcium
81
Eliquis
Apixaban
74
Repatha Sureclick
Evolocumab
62
Torsemide
53
Flecainide Acetate
47
Furosemide
40
Lisinopril
40
Losartan Potassium
39
Atorvastatin Calcium
32

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How Stephen Matthews, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

Stephen Matthews, MD's 961 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen Matthews, MD's specialty?
Stephen Matthews, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Stephen Matthews, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Stephen Matthews, MD wrote 961 Medicare Part D claims totaling $224K in drug costs for 192 beneficiaries.
What is Stephen Matthews, MD's Medicare quality score?
Stephen Matthews, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.5/100 (Quality: 70.4, Cost: 58.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Stephen Matthews, MD located?
Stephen Matthews, MD is located at 11700 W 2ND PLACE, Denver, CO, 80228. Phone: (303) 595-2727.
What is Stephen Matthews, MD's NPI number?
Stephen Matthews, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982099297, issued on 04/02/2015.
Does Stephen Matthews, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Stephen Matthews, MD's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $208K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Matthews, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Matthews, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Matthews, MD accept Medicare?
Stephen Matthews, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 961 Part D claims and 192 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Matthews, MD's credentials?
Stephen Matthews, MD's NPI is 1982099297 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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