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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1982099297 MD
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Denver, 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 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
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 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$27.57
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
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
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Stephen Matthews, MD sits
This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers
Across the 12,645 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Stephen Matthews, MD writes more Part D claims than 79% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 10% - 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
Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Stephen Matthews, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Stephen Matthews, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
961 109% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
74.5/100 8.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
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
- 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
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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. 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 331,274 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
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%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
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
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
140 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
81 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
74 claims
- Repatha Sureclick
Repatha Sureclick
62 claims
- Torsemide 53
Torsemide
53 claims
- Flecainide Acetate 47
Flecainide Acetate
47 claims
- Furosemide 40
Furosemide
40 claims
- Lisinopril 40
Lisinopril
40 claims
| 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.
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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.
331,274
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.
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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 331,274 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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