Lynn Marie Shields, ACNP/FNP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Lynn Marie Shields is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner based in Colorado City, CO with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lynn Marie Shields, ACNP/FNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Colorado City, CO in group practice. She has been practicing since 2009 — over 18 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.58/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Federal MIPS score higher than 50% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4491 Bent Brothers Blvd, Colorado City, CO 81019-9990
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Colorado, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.58/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in ColoradoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.12%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1 pts)
4.12% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.2%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
123
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
367
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,397
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $331k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%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.
18 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP2300X
Mailing address
Po Box 560825, Denver, CO 80256-0825
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390327
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Primary Care Care With Lynn Marie Shields
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lynn Marie Shields for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Colorado City 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 Lynn Marie Shields
Dr. Shields is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Colorado City, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (719) 595-7525.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lynn Marie Shields
Practice Location
4491 Bent Brothers Blvd, Colorado City, CO 81019-9990
Mailing Address
Po Box 560825, Denver, CO 80256-0825
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