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2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1669638144 MD
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Anesthesiology Physician in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,398 in Anesthesiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 263 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.3/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$1.2K
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Chris Malinky, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,007 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.3/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Chris Malinky, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Chris Malinky, MD sits
This provider among anesthesiology physician peers
Across the 1,666 anesthesiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Chris Malinky, MD writes more Part D claims than 61% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 92% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one anesthesiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Chris Malinky, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Chris Malinky, MD 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 Chris Malinky, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,007 17% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.3/100 15.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Chris Malinky, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) - 98.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Chris Malinky, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3030 N CIRCLE DR, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909, with a listed phone of (719) 228-9440. NPI 1669638144 was issued on 08/04/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,007 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 263 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 65.1%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 96.7), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1669638144 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/04/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.3251
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
96.6501
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chris Malinky, MD 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.
Colorado Springs Interventional Pain Management PC
Colorado Spgs, 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).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Chris Malinky, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.2K
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Chris Malinky, MD - brand share 9.0%
Anesthesiology Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,007 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,007
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
263
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,031
- Total Day Supply
- 26,127
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $51K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Opioid Claims
- 656 (65.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 26
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.60
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 64, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 69, 85+: 16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chris Malinky, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
165 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
158 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
89 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 49
Morphine Sulfate Er
49 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 47
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
47 claims
- Gabapentin 41
Gabapentin
41 claims
- Oxycontin 35
Oxycontin
35 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 34
Tizanidine Hcl
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 165 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 158 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 89 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 49 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 41 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 35 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 34 |
| Mupirocin | 32 |
| Xtampza Er Oxycodone Myristate | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How Chris Malinky, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
Chris Malinky, MD's 1,007 claims are above the specialty average of 860.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Malinky.
Dr. Benjamin Aakre
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. Richard Abbott
MD
Greenwood Village, CO
Dr. Benjamin Abrams
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. Henri Acosta
MD
Greenwood Village, CO
Dr. Ryan Adams
MD
Fort Collins, CO
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Colorado medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Anesthesiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chris Malinky, MD's specialty? ▼
Chris Malinky, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Chris Malinky, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chris Malinky, MD wrote 1,007 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 263 beneficiaries.
What is Chris Malinky, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Chris Malinky, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100 (Quality: 96.7). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Chris Malinky, MD located? ▼
Chris Malinky, MD is located at 3030 N CIRCLE DR, Colorado Springs, CO, 80909. Phone: (719) 228-9440.
What is Chris Malinky, MD's NPI number? ▼
Chris Malinky, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669638144, issued on 08/04/2008.
Does Chris Malinky, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Chris Malinky, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
Does Chris Malinky, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Chris Malinky, MD had 656 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 65.1%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chris Malinky, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chris Malinky, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chris Malinky, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Chris Malinky, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,007 Part D claims and 263 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chris Malinky, MD's credentials? ▼
Chris Malinky, MD's NPI is 1669638144 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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