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2026 NPPES data Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist NPI 1841327889 MD
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Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist in Denver, 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 142 in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist, 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 · 280 beneficiaries · Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Christopher Bates, MD filed 1,182 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist in Denver, Colorado, prescribing 64% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 64%
- generic prescribing
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Christopher Bates, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,182 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Christopher Bates, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist
Medicare Part D claims
1,182 0% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Christopher Bates, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist provider holding MD credentials at 1375 E 20TH AVE, Denver, CO, 80205, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1841327889 was issued on 02/27/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,182 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 280 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $479K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% generic by claim count.
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 142 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 1,182 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1841327889 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/27/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Bates, 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 Permanente Medical Group PC
Denver, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Christopher Bates, MD - brand share 36.0%
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist average
36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 1,182 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.
1,182
Total Claims
$479K
Total Drug Cost
280
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,307
- Total Day Supply
- 64,833
- Brand vs Generic
- 36% brand / 64% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $414K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $64K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 131
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.96
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 123, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Bates, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Prednisone
Prednisone
203 claims
- Wixela Inhub
Wixela Inhub
170 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
126 claims
- Symbicort
Symbicort
90 claims
- Spiriva Respimat 79
Spiriva Respimat
79 claims
- Azithromycin 77
Azithromycin
77 claims
- Alvesco 47
Alvesco
47 claims
- Mycophenolate Mofe… 40
Mycophenolate Mofetil
40 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 203 |
| Wixela Inhub Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 170 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 126 |
| Symbicort Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate | 90 |
| Spiriva Respimat Tiotropium Bromide | 79 |
| Azithromycin | 77 |
| Alvesco Ciclesonide | 47 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 40 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 30 |
| Methylprednisolone | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist Overview
How Christopher Bates, MD fits within the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist landscape nationally.
142
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist Providers in US
36
States with Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist
1,182
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Bates, MD's 1,182 claims are below the specialty average of 1,182.
Nearby Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bates.
Dr. Christopher Corbo
LPT
Golden, CO
Sara Dixon
Denver, CO
Evelyn Lobato
Denver, CO
Amy Murrin
Denver, CO
Linda Tate
Lafayette, CO
Compare Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Bates, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Bates, MD specializes in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Bates, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Bates, MD wrote 1,182 Medicare Part D claims totaling $479K in drug costs for 280 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Bates, MD located? ▼
Christopher Bates, MD is located at 1375 E 20TH AVE, Denver, CO, 80205. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is Christopher Bates, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Bates, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841327889, issued on 02/27/2007.
Does Christopher Bates, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Bates, MD's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $414K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 142 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist providers across 36 states in the US. The average Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist provider writes 1,182 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Bates, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Bates, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Wixela Inhub, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Bates, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Bates, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,182 Part D claims and 280 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Bates, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Bates, MD's NPI is 1841327889 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.
- 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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