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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1255325353 MD
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Family Medicine Physician in Wheat Ridge, 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 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 295 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.5/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$50.41
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Steven Archer, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,696 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.5/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Steven Archer, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Steven Archer, MD sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 22,040 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Steven Archer, MD writes more Part D claims than 50% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 53% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-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 family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Steven Archer, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Steven Archer, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Steven Archer, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,696 21% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.5/100 4.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Steven Archer, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) - 87.5/100 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.
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).
Steven Archer, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7821 W 38TH AVE, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033, with a listed phone of (303) 422-2343. NPI 1255325353 was issued on 09/02/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,696 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 295 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $296K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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 | 1255325353 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/02/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.5154
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.8118
Quality
85.3649
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 Steven Archer, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$50
Largest payer
Astellas Pharma US 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
Steven Archer, MD - brand share 16.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,696 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.
2,696
Total Claims
$296K
Total Drug Cost
295
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,222
- Total Day Supply
- 214,442
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $222K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $72K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.44
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 12, 65-74: 133, 75-84: 106, 85+: 44
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Steven Archer, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
219 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
198 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
133 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
126 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 84
Alendronate Sodium
84 claims
- Allopurinol 80
Allopurinol
80 claims
- Simvastatin 71
Simvastatin
71 claims
- Valsartan 66
Valsartan
66 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 219 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 198 |
| Lisinopril | 133 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 126 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 84 |
| Allopurinol | 80 |
| Simvastatin | 71 |
| Valsartan | 66 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 65 |
| Metformin Hcl | 64 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Steven Archer, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Steven Archer, MD's 2,696 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Archer.
Dr. Eric Abbott
D.O.
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. John Abbott
D.O.
Lamar, CO
Dr. Rasha Abdelsalam
MD
Denver, CO
Dr. Baiju Abdulla
M.B.B.S.
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Nathalie Abisror
MD
Castle Pines, CO
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steven Archer, MD's specialty? ▼
Steven Archer, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Steven Archer, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Steven Archer, MD wrote 2,696 Medicare Part D claims totaling $296K in drug costs for 295 beneficiaries.
What is Steven Archer, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Steven Archer, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.5/100 (Quality: 83.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Steven Archer, MD located? ▼
Steven Archer, MD is located at 7821 W 38TH AVE, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033. Phone: (303) 422-2343.
What is Steven Archer, MD's NPI number? ▼
Steven Archer, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255325353, issued on 09/02/2005.
Does Steven Archer, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Steven Archer, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $222K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Steven Archer, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Steven Archer, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Steven Archer, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Steven Archer, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,696 Part D claims and 295 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Steven Archer, MD's credentials? ▼
Steven Archer, MD's NPI is 1255325353 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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