2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1568418986 M.D.
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GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in BOULDER, 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
372
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 682
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.5814/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$17.51
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOULDER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 372 claims across 165 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $17.51 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.5814 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 372 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/26/2006

NPI 1568418986

Primary specialty

Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Rare

149 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

372 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 682

MIPS final score

97.5814/100 14.481400000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Colorado

1. Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.5814/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 97.5814/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.6%
MIPS final score (Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 97.5814/100 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).

GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in BOULDER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1568418986. 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.

GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2150 STADIUM DR, BOULDER, CO, 80309, with a listed phone of (720) 848-0000. NPI 1568418986 was issued on 05/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARENDS 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 372 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%. 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 97.5814/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.5348), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 149 enrolled providers across 35 states and an average of 682 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

2150 STADIUM DR
BOULDER, CO 80309

Provider Details

NPI 1568418986
Specialty Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.5814
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GREGORY ARENDS, 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.

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY OF WEST DENVER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
THORNTON, CO
UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED
AURORA, 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 GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

Boston Scientific 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

GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 372 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.

372
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
416
Total Day Supply
9,310
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$254
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
13 (3.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 64, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
123
Methylprednisolone
95
Tizanidine Hcl
55
Diclofenac Sodium
20
Topiramate
13
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
12
Tramadol Hcl
11

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

Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

149
Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
35
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
682
Avg Claims per Provider

GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.'s 372 claims are below the specialty average of 682.

Nearby Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.'s specialty?
GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in BOULDER, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. wrote 372 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
What is GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.5814/100 (Quality: 86.5348). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. located?
GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. is located at 2150 STADIUM DR, BOULDER, CO, 80309. Phone: (720) 848-0000.
What is GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.'s NPI number?
GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568418986, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $254 in brand drug costs.
Does GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.5%.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 149 Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 35 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 682 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Methylprednisolone, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. accept Medicare?
GREGORY ARENDS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 372 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.'s credentials?
GREGORY ARENDS, M.D.'s NPI is 1568418986 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

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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