2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1720220890 D.O.
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CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.

Dermatology Physician in PARKER, 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
484
Medicare Part D claims · 295 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$240.52
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 484 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
484
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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 MESSANA, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

75 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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)

CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. 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 CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2009

NPI 1720220890

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

484 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral 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

CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 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).

CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 10345 PARKGLENN WAY, PARKER, CO, 80138, with a listed phone of (720) 851-5200. NPI 1720220890 was issued on 04/03/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MESSANA 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 484 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 295 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $69K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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 75/100 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

10345 PARKGLENN WAY
PARKER, CO 80138

Provider Details

NPI 1720220890
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. 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.

ELEVATED DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN CANCER SURGERY CENTER PC
PARKER, 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 CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$241

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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

CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 484 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.

484
Total Claims
$69K
Total Drug Cost
295
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
499
Total Day Supply
9,204
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$62K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
203

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
42% female / 58% 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 MESSANA, D.O. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Cephalexin
137
Mupirocin
82
Doxycycline Hyclate
58
Hydrocortisone
36
Triamcinolone Acetonide
36
Ketoconazole
21
Clobetasol Propionate
17
Fluorouracil
17

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

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

CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.'s 484 claims are below 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 MESSANA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in PARKER, Colorado. Credentials: D.O..
How much does CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. wrote 484 Medicare Part D claims totaling $69K in drug costs for 295 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. located?
CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. is located at 10345 PARKGLENN WAY, PARKER, CO, 80138. Phone: (720) 851-5200.
What is CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720220890, issued on 04/03/2009.
Does CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $62K 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 CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Mupirocin, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 484 Part D claims and 295 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER MESSANA, D.O.'s NPI is 1720220890 with credentials D.O.. 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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