2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1144297185 CNS
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VALARIE MILLS, CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist in PUEBLO, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Industry payments
$38.97
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VALARIE MILLS, CNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in PUEBLO, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 43 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $38.97 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VALARIE MILLS, CNS filed 1,328 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PUEBLO, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

VALARIE MILLS, CNS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/08/2006

NPI 1144297185

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,328 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Colorado

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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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VALARIE MILLS, CNS is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in PUEBLO, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNS. NPI: 1144297185. 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.

VALARIE MILLS, CNS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding CNS credentials at 1401 ANITA ST, PUEBLO, CO, 81001, with a listed phone of (719) 225-6510. NPI 1144297185 was issued on 03/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MILLS 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 1,328 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $139K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.6%. 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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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

1401 ANITA ST
PUEBLO, CO 81001

Provider Details

NPI 1144297185
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials CNS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VALARIE MILLS, CNS 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.

CASTILLO PRIMARY CARE
PUEBLO, 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 VALARIE MILLS, CNS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$39

Largest payer

Lucid Diagnostics 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,328
Total Claims
$139K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,949
Total Day Supply
55,628
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
167 (12.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
75
Lisinopril
59
Rosuvastatin Calcium
44
Omeprazole
43
Hydrochlorothiazide
37
Levothyroxine Sodium
34
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
33
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
33
Sumatriptan Succinate
30
Amlodipine Besylate
28

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How VALARIE MILLS, CNS fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

VALARIE MILLS, CNS's 1,328 claims are above the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALARIE MILLS, CNS's specialty?
VALARIE MILLS, CNS specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in PUEBLO, Colorado. Credentials: CNS.
How much does VALARIE MILLS, CNS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VALARIE MILLS, CNS wrote 1,328 Medicare Part D claims totaling $139K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
Where is VALARIE MILLS, CNS located?
VALARIE MILLS, CNS is located at 1401 ANITA ST, PUEBLO, CO, 81001. Phone: (719) 225-6510.
What is VALARIE MILLS, CNS's NPI number?
VALARIE MILLS, CNS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144297185, issued on 03/08/2006.
Does VALARIE MILLS, CNS prescribe opioids?
Yes, VALARIE MILLS, CNS had 167 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.6%.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VALARIE MILLS, CNS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VALARIE MILLS, CNS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Lisinopril, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VALARIE MILLS, CNS accept Medicare?
VALARIE MILLS, CNS appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,328 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALARIE MILLS, CNS's credentials?
VALARIE MILLS, CNS's NPI is 1144297185 with credentials CNS. 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.
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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