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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1750744116 MD
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician 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 1,524 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 288 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.1/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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 Schifeling, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,167 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.1/100
- MIPS score · +8 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- 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 Schifeling, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
91 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 Christopher Schifeling, MD sits
This provider among hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 317 hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Schifeling, MD writes more Part D claims than 92% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 59% - 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 hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Schifeling, 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)
Christopher Schifeling, 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 Christopher Schifeling, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,167 148% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.1/100 8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Schifeling, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 91.1/100 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).
Christopher Schifeling, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4007 W COLFAX AVE, Denver, CO, 80204, with a listed phone of (303) 602-5900. NPI 1750744116 was issued on 04/03/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,167 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 288 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $416K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.2, Cost 73.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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 | 1750744116 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/03/2016 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.1178
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.2343
Quality
73.4915
Cost
88
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Schifeling, 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.
Denver Health And Hospital Authority
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 · Typical
Christopher Schifeling, MD - brand share 20.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
20% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 3,167 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.
3,167
Total Claims
$416K
Total Drug Cost
288
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,003
- Total Day Supply
- 204,517
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $354K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $59K
- Opioid Claims
- 330 (10.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 34
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.01
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 40, 65-74: 157, 75-84: 64, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Schifeling, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
168 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
103 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
98 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
91 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
81 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
74 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
74 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
71 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 168 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 103 |
| Lisinopril | 98 |
| Omeprazole | 91 |
| Losartan Potassium | 81 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 74 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 71 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 71 |
| Furosemide | 69 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Christopher Schifeling, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Schifeling, MD's 3,167 claims are above the specialty average of 1,275.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schifeling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Schifeling, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Schifeling, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Schifeling, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Schifeling, MD wrote 3,167 Medicare Part D claims totaling $416K in drug costs for 288 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Schifeling, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Schifeling, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.1/100 (Quality: 90.2, Cost: 73.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Schifeling, MD located? ▼
Christopher Schifeling, MD is located at 4007 W COLFAX AVE, Denver, CO, 80204. Phone: (303) 602-5900.
What is Christopher Schifeling, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Schifeling, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750744116, issued on 04/03/2016.
Does Christopher Schifeling, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Schifeling, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $354K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Schifeling, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Schifeling, MD had 330 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.4%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Schifeling, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Schifeling, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Schifeling, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Schifeling, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,167 Part D claims and 288 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Schifeling, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Schifeling, MD's NPI is 1750744116 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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