2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1679533756 MD
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RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician in DURANGO, 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
653
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$154.78
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD filed 653 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in DURANGO, Colorado, prescribing 81% generic.

653
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

653 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/24/2006

NPI 1679533756

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

653 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hematology & Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hematology & Oncology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hematology & Oncology 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).

RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 MERCARDO ST., DURANGO, CO, 81301, with a listed phone of (970) 385-7977. NPI 1679533756 was issued on 03/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRISOSTOMO 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 653 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.9%. 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.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

1 MERCARDO ST.
DURANGO, CO 81301

Provider Details

NPI 1679533756
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/24/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, 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.

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC
WILMINGTON, NC
PHYSICIAN SERVICES CORPORATION OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS INC
MOUNT VERNON, IL

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 RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$155

Largest payer

Tempus AI, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 653 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.

653
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
786
Total Day Supply
19,326
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$126K
Opioid Claims
71 (10.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
77

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.24
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 51, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, 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
Letrozole
47
Prochlorperazine Maleate
42
Ondansetron Hcl
41
Prednisone
41
Eliquis
Apixaban
36
Levofloxacin
33
Dexamethasone
32
Anastrozole
27
Acyclovir
25
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
23

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD's 653 claims are below the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD's specialty?
RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in DURANGO, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD wrote 653 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
Where is RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD located?
RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD is located at 1 MERCARDO ST., DURANGO, CO, 81301. Phone: (970) 385-7977.
What is RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD's NPI number?
RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679533756, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
Does RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.9%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Letrozole, Prochlorperazine Maleate, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD accept Medicare?
RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 653 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD's credentials?
RICARDO CRISOSTOMO, MD's NPI is 1679533756 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.

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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