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2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1700876992 M.D.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Thornton, 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 1,436 in Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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
636
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$84.99
1 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
Christopher Jones, M.D. filed 636 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Thornton, Colorado, prescribing 75% generic.
- 636
- Part D claims, 2023
- 75%
- 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.
Christopher Jones, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
636 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Jones, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Christopher Jones, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
636 8% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Christopher Jones, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 9451 HURON ST, Thornton, CO, 80260, with a listed phone of (303) 650-4042. NPI 1700876992 was issued on 10/27/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 636 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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 | 1700876992 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/27/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Jones, M.D. 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.
National Jewish Health
Denver, CO
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 060107
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 Christopher Jones, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$85
Largest payer
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Most common payment type
Education
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 · Above average
Christopher Jones, M.D. - brand share 25.0%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician average
25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 636 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.
636
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 950
- Total Day Supply
- 25,351
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.7M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
- Opioid Claims
- 31 (4.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 24
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.06
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Jones, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
33 claims
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
29 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
28 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
26 claims
- Acyclovir
Acyclovir
25 claims
- Prochlorperazine M…
Prochlorperazine Maleate
25 claims
- Imbruvica
Imbruvica
23 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 33 |
| Anastrozole | 29 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 28 |
| Dexamethasone | 26 |
| Acyclovir | 25 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 25 |
| Imbruvica Ibrutinib | 23 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 23 |
| Hydroxyurea | 20 |
| Mirtazapine | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Christopher Jones, M.D. fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Jones, M.D.'s 636 claims are below the specialty average of 693.
Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Jones.
Dr. Tyler Buckner
M.D.
Aurora, CO
Dr. Lisa Chu
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. Cailin Collins
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. Ann Hedderman
MD
Delta, CO
Dr. Robert Kantor
M.D.
Golden, CO
Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Jones, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Christopher Jones, M.D. specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Thornton, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Christopher Jones, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Jones, M.D. wrote 636 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Jones, M.D. located? ▼
Christopher Jones, M.D. is located at 9451 HURON ST, Thornton, CO, 80260. Phone: (303) 650-4042.
What is Christopher Jones, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Christopher Jones, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700876992, issued on 10/27/2005.
Does Christopher Jones, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Jones, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Jones, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Jones, M.D. had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Jones, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Jones, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Anastrozole, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Jones, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Jones, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 636 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Jones, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Christopher Jones, M.D.'s NPI is 1700876992 with credentials M.D.. 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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