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2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1598909160 M.D.
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Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Aurora, 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 1,398 in Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) 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
16
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 409
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 81% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.9/100
▲ 9 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
Joshua Vasquez, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.9/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 16
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- 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.
Joshua Vasquez, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
92 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 Joshua Vasquez, M.D. sits
This provider among critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician peers
Across the 50 critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joshua Vasquez, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 10% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 74% - placing this provider in the lower-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 critical care medicine (anesthesiology) physician peer from a representative sample of 49; the gold marker is Joshua Vasquez, M.D.. 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)
Joshua Vasquez, M.D. 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 Joshua Vasquez, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
16 96% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.9/100 8.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joshua Vasquez, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) - 91.9/100 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).
Joshua Vasquez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 13001 E 17TH PL, Aurora, CO, 80045, with a listed phone of (303) 724-6031. NPI 1598909160 was issued on 04/28/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 16 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 81% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.5, Cost 68), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,398 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 409 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 | 1598909160 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/28/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.8508
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.5371
Quality
68.0152
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joshua Vasquez, 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.
Permanente Medical Group Inc
San Francisco, CA
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 · Brand-heavy
Joshua Vasquez, M.D. - brand share 81.0%
Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician average
81% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 16 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.
16
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 28
- Total Day Supply
- 815
- Brand vs Generic
- 81% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $11K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.32
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
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Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview
How Joshua Vasquez, M.D. fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.
1,398
Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
409
Avg Claims per Provider
Joshua Vasquez, M.D.'s 16 claims are below the specialty average of 409.
Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vasquez.
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Joshua Vasquez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Joshua Vasquez, M.D. specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in Aurora, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Joshua Vasquez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joshua Vasquez, M.D. wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
What is Joshua Vasquez, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Joshua Vasquez, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.9/100 (Quality: 83.5, Cost: 68). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joshua Vasquez, M.D. located? ▼
Joshua Vasquez, M.D. is located at 13001 E 17TH PL, Aurora, CO, 80045. Phone: (303) 724-6031.
What is Joshua Vasquez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Joshua Vasquez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598909160, issued on 04/28/2009.
Does Joshua Vasquez, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joshua Vasquez, M.D.'s prescribing is 81% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,398 Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 409 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Joshua Vasquez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Vasquez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Vasquez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Joshua Vasquez, M.D.'s NPI is 1598909160 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.
- 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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