2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1477057065 MD
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Tyler Degener, MD

Infectious Disease 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 8,292 in Infectious Disease 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.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
63
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.3/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$255.28
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Tyler Degener, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 63 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.3/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
63
Part D claims, 2023
78%
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.

Tyler Degener, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

79 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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 Tyler Degener, MD sits

This provider among infectious disease physician peers

Across the 2,276 infectious disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Tyler Degener, MD writes more Part D claims than 11% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 33% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-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

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100023.647.370.994.5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Tyler Degener, MD-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 11 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one infectious disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Tyler Degener, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Tyler Degener, MD 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 Tyler Degener, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2018

NPI 1477057065

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

63 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

MIPS final score

79.3/100 3.8 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 7.8%Behavior Technician7.8%Mental Health Counselor - 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Professional Counselor - 3.7%Professional Counselor3.7%Registered Nurse - 3.6%Registered Nurse3.6%Infectious Disease Physician - 0.1%Infectious Disease Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Colorado (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Tyler Degener, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Infectious Disease Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.3/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) - 79.3/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.3%
MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) - 79.3/100 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).

Tyler Degener, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10680 DEL MAR PKWY, Aurora, CO, 80010, with a listed phone of (303) 778-7433. NPI 1477057065 was issued on 03/20/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Degener 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 63 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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 79.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.5, Cost 59.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

10680 DEL MAR PKWY
Aurora, CO 80010

Provider Details

NPI 1477057065
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/20/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.292
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.46
Quality
59.5132
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Tyler Degener, 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.

Metro Community Provider Network Inc
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 Tyler Degener, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$255

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US Inc

Most common payment type

Education

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

Tyler Degener, MD - brand share 22.0%
Infectious Disease Physician average

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 63 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.

63
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
68
Total Day Supply
1,181
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$34K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.03

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone Sodium
12

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

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How Tyler Degener, MD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

Tyler Degener, MD's 63 claims are below the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Infectious Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tyler Degener, MD's specialty?
Tyler Degener, MD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in Aurora, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does Tyler Degener, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Tyler Degener, MD wrote 63 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
What is Tyler Degener, MD's Medicare quality score?
Tyler Degener, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.3/100 (Quality: 71.5, Cost: 59.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Tyler Degener, MD located?
Tyler Degener, MD is located at 10680 DEL MAR PKWY, Aurora, CO, 80010. Phone: (303) 778-7433.
What is Tyler Degener, MD's NPI number?
Tyler Degener, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477057065, issued on 03/20/2018.
Does Tyler Degener, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Tyler Degener, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Tyler Degener, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tyler Degener, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ceftriaxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tyler Degener, MD accept Medicare?
Tyler Degener, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 63 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tyler Degener, MD's credentials?
Tyler Degener, MD's NPI is 1477057065 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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