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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1417184391 M.D.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Pueblo, 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
175
Medicare Part D claims · 129 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
MIPS score
93.1/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
What the federal data shows
Trace Caton, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.1/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 175 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.1/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 175
- Part D claims, 2023
- ≥69th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1417184391 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1417184391
- ENUM-MID 2009
- TAX-MEGA 331K Student in
- MIPS-ABOVE 93.1/100
- RX-LIGHT 175
- BOOK-MID 5,099 in Colorado
- PHOTO-FINISH Aliya Ahsan · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Caton · this pro…
Caton · this provider
93.1 MIPS pts
- Abdullah Bin Mah…
Abdullah Bin Mahfodh
93.1 MIPS pts
- Michael Thompson…
Michael Thompson
93.1 MIPS pts
- Aliya Ahsan · near
Aliya Ahsan
93.1 MIPS pts
- Elham Azizi · near
Elham Azizi
93.1 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Trace Caton, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
93 ≥ 69th percentile 69% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Trace Caton, M.D. sits
This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers
Across the 12,177 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Trace Caton, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 40% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 68% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Trace Caton, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Trace Caton, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
175 62% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.1/100 9.6 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
Trace Caton, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.1/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1417184391 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/17/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.0671
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
83.958
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
175
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
129
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 206
- Total Day Supply
- 2,693
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 24 (13.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 53
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.83
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 38, 85+: 13
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Trace Caton, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
17 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
16 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 16 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 11 |
* 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 Trace Caton, M.D. 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
Trace Caton, M.D.'s 175 claims are below the specialty average of 459.
Nationwide Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Caton, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (93.1 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2009)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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 Caton.
One of 5,099 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trace Caton, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Trace Caton, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Pueblo, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Trace Caton, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Trace Caton, M.D. wrote 175 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 129 beneficiaries.
What is Trace Caton, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Trace Caton, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1/100 (Quality: 84). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Trace Caton, M.D. located? ▼
Trace Caton, M.D. is located at 400 W 16TH ST, Pueblo, CO, 81003. Phone: (719) 584-4306.
What is Trace Caton, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Trace Caton, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417184391, issued on 06/17/2009.
Does Trace Caton, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Trace Caton, M.D. had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.7%.
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 Trace Caton, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Trace Caton, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Trace Caton, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Trace Caton, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 175 Part D claims and 129 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Trace Caton, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Trace Caton, M.D.'s NPI is 1417184391 with credentials M.D.. 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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