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JAMES METZGER, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in GOLDEN, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 174 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

JAMES METZGER, MD filed 2,676 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in GOLDEN, Colorado.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

JAMES METZGER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,676 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES METZGER, MD 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 JAMES METZGER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/02/2006

NPI 1447222716

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,676 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Colorado

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JAMES METZGER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5920 MCINTYRE ST, GOLDEN, CO, 80403, with a listed phone of (303) 949-1250. NPI 1447222716 was issued on 02/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what METZGER 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 2,676 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 174 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $168K in drug spend. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

5920 MCINTYRE ST
GOLDEN, CO 80403

Provider Details

NPI 1447222716
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES METZGER, 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.

MEADOWS FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER INC
GOLDEN, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,676
Total Claims
$168K
Total Drug Cost
174
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,692
Total Day Supply
53,843
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Antibiotic Claims
51

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.41
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 53, 75-84: 63, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES METZGER, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
120
Levothyroxine Sodium
120
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
87
Gabapentin
83
Metformin Hcl
70
Trazodone Hcl
70
Eliquis
Apixaban
67
Risperidone
67
Potassium Chloride
61
Lisinopril
59

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES METZGER, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES METZGER, MD's 2,676 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES METZGER, MD's specialty?
JAMES METZGER, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in GOLDEN, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES METZGER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES METZGER, MD wrote 2,676 Medicare Part D claims totaling $168K in drug costs for 174 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES METZGER, MD located?
JAMES METZGER, MD is located at 5920 MCINTYRE ST, GOLDEN, CO, 80403. Phone: (303) 949-1250.
What is JAMES METZGER, MD's NPI number?
JAMES METZGER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447222716, issued on 02/02/2006.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES METZGER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES METZGER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Citalopram Hbr. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES METZGER, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES METZGER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,676 Part D claims and 174 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES METZGER, MD's credentials?
JAMES METZGER, MD's NPI is 1447222716 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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