Teresa Ann Colby, FNP
Teresa Ann Colby is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Elfrida, AZ with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Teresa Ann Colby, FNP specializes in nursing, serving patients in Elfrida, AZ in group practice. She has been in practice for 10+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.12/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 23% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
10566 N Highway 191, Elfrida, AZ 85610-9021
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202376.12/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.91%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.91% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
334
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
158
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
537
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $199k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$247 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Teresa Ann Colby's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
10 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
155 Calle Portal Suite 100, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635-2900
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100034
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Teresa Ann Colby for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Elfrida 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 Teresa Ann Colby
Dr. Colby is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Elfrida, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 642-2222.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Teresa Ann Colby
Practice Location
10566 N Highway 191, Elfrida, AZ 85610-9021
Mailing Address
155 Calle Portal Suite 100, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635-2900
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