Colleen Lauren Linari, APRN, RN
Colleen Lauren Linari is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Southbury, CT with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Colleen Lauren Linari, APRN, RN has been part of the Southbury medical community since 2013 in group practice. A University of Vermont College of Medicine graduate since 2012, she brings 14+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
30 Quaker Farms Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 84% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.25/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.06%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
2.06% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
373
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
892
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,695
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $137k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (-3%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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.
Graduated medical school · 2012
University of Vermont College of Medicine
14 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Education & Training
University of Vermont College of Medicine (Class of 2012)
Mailing address
67 Maple Ave Fl 2, Derby, CT 06418-1328
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450688
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Nursing Care With Colleen Lauren Linari
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Colleen Lauren Linari for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Southbury 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 Colleen Lauren Linari
Dr. Linari is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Southbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 262-9300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Colleen Lauren Linari
Practice Location
30 Quaker Farms Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
Mailing Address
67 Maple Ave Fl 2, Derby, CT 06418-1328
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