2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1568496537 M.D.
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KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in LOS GATOS, California. 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
84
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Generic prescribing
54%
generic claims · 46% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
25.9608/100
▼ 57 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$82.62
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 25.9608/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

25.9608/100
MIPS score · -57 vs avg
84
Part D claims, 2023
54%
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.

KRISTINA HOBSON, 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

26 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 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)

KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/10/2006

NPI 1568496537

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

84 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

MIPS final score

25.9608/100 57.139199999999995% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within California

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
25.9608/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 25.9608/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%26%
MIPS final score (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — 25.9608/100 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).

KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 14850 LOS GATOS BLVD, LOS GATOS, CA, 95032, with a listed phone of (408) 358-2868. NPI 1568496537 was issued on 07/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOBSON 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 84 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 46% brand-name and 54% 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 25.9608/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 86.536), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

14850 LOS GATOS BLVD
LOS GATOS, CA 95032

Provider Details

NPI 1568496537
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/10/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

25.9608
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
86.536
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$83

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.. To verify KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. — brand share 46.0%
Specialty average (est.)

46% brand-name claims vs 54% generic, on 84 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.

84
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
100
Total Day Supply
1,469
Brand vs Generic
46% brand / 54% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Sutab
Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf
39

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

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s 84 claims are below the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s specialty?
KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in LOS GATOS, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
What is KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 25.9608/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 86.536). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. located?
KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. is located at 14850 LOS GATOS BLVD, LOS GATOS, CA, 95032. Phone: (408) 358-2868.
What is KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568496537, issued on 07/10/2006.
Does KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 46% brand-name and 54% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Sutab. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s credentials?
KRISTINA HOBSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1568496537 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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