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CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD

Dermatology Physician in LOUISVILLE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 462 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.9/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$222.8
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.9/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,041 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.9/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
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.

CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

CHRISTINA GAMBA, 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 CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2013

NPI 1992048235

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,041 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

94.9/100 11.800000000000011% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Dermatology Physician share within Colorado

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.9/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 94.9/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.9%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 94.9/100 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).

CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1992048235. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1056 S 88TH ST, LOUISVILLE, CO, 80027, with a listed phone of (303) 442-6647. NPI 1992048235 was issued on 04/05/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GAMBA 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 1,041 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 462 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $61K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. 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 94.9/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

1056 S 88TH ST
LOUISVILLE, CO 80027

Provider Details

NPI 1992048235
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/05/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.9
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINA GAMBA, 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.

DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS OF BOULDER PC
LOUISVILLE, 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 CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$223

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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

CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,041 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.

1,041
Total Claims
$61K
Total Drug Cost
462
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,167
Total Day Supply
30,583
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$29K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clobetasol Propionate
177
Fluorouracil
161
Ketoconazole
145
Triamcinolone Acetonide
94
Metronidazole
74
Hydrocortisone
44
Tacrolimus
36
Fluocinonide
31
Retin-A
Tretinoin
28
Calcipotriene
25

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's 1,041 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's specialty?
CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD wrote 1,041 Medicare Part D claims totaling $61K in drug costs for 462 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD located?
CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD is located at 1056 S 88TH ST, LOUISVILLE, CO, 80027. Phone: (303) 442-6647.
What is CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992048235, issued on 04/05/2013.
Does CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Fluorouracil, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,041 Part D claims and 462 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's credentials?
CHRISTINA GAMBA, MD's NPI is 1992048235 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

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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