Andrew Beard, FNP-C
Andrew Beard is a Nurse Practitioner based in Montrose, CO with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Andrew Beard, FNP-C practices as part of a group nurse practitioner practice in Montrose, CO. With 7+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Montrose area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 106dNPPES updated 2026-02-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
16 S Cascade Ave, Montrose, CO 81401-3921
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.68%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.68% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.6%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
542
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
734
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,554
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $972k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 5, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390322
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Andrew Beard
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Andrew Beard for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Montrose required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Andrew Beard
Dr. Beard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Montrose, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (970) 235-1297.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Andrew Beard
Practice Location
16 S Cascade Ave, Montrose, CO 81401-3921
Mailing Address
16 S Cascade Ave, Montrose, CO 81401-3921
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