2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1770685265 DO
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BENJI KITAGAWA, DO

Emergency Medicine Physician in GREELEY, 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
138
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
MIPS score
83.9724/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BENJI KITAGAWA, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.9724/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 138 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.9724/100
MIPS score · +1 vs avg
138
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BENJI KITAGAWA, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

84 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJI KITAGAWA, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BENJI KITAGAWA, DO?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/04/2006

NPI 1770685265

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

138 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

83.9724/100 0.872399999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Colorado

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENJI KITAGAWA, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.9724/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 83.9724/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%84%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 83.9724/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BENJI KITAGAWA, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1801 16TH ST, GREELEY, CO, 80631, with a listed phone of (970) 350-6244. NPI 1770685265 was issued on 09/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KITAGAWA 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 138 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.1%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.9724/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.8008, Cost 57.1654), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

1801 16TH ST
GREELEY, CO 80631

Provider Details

NPI 1770685265
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.9724
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.8008
Quality
57.1654
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJI KITAGAWA, DO 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.

LUTHERAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
LA JARA, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

138
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
142
Total Day Supply
1,354
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
25 (18.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 28, 75-84: 37, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
29
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How BENJI KITAGAWA, DO fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJI KITAGAWA, DO's 138 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJI KITAGAWA, DO's specialty?
BENJI KITAGAWA, DO specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in GREELEY, Colorado. Credentials: DO.
How much does BENJI KITAGAWA, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJI KITAGAWA, DO wrote 138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
What is BENJI KITAGAWA, DO's Medicare quality score?
BENJI KITAGAWA, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.9724/100 (Quality: 73.8008, Cost: 57.1654). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENJI KITAGAWA, DO located?
BENJI KITAGAWA, DO is located at 1801 16TH ST, GREELEY, CO, 80631. Phone: (970) 350-6244.
What is BENJI KITAGAWA, DO's NPI number?
BENJI KITAGAWA, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770685265, issued on 09/04/2006.
Does BENJI KITAGAWA, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJI KITAGAWA, DO had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.1%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJI KITAGAWA, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJI KITAGAWA, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJI KITAGAWA, DO accept Medicare?
BENJI KITAGAWA, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 138 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJI KITAGAWA, DO's credentials?
BENJI KITAGAWA, DO's NPI is 1770685265 with credentials DO. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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