CHRISTOPHER GERARD VIALPANDO M.D.
NPI 1306007521
Family Medicine in Pueblo, CO

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Active since June 19, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 06D2165709 · Microscopy

916 INDIANA AVE, SUITE 110, PUEBLO, CO 81004(719) 566-9120(719) 566-9121 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Christopher Gerard Vialpando M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER GERARD VIALPANDO M.D. (NPI 1306007521) is an individual family medicine provider in Pueblo, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (46588) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Microscopy certificate valid through May 2, 2027, and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306007521

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER GERARD VIALPANDOCredential: M.D.

Location Address916 INDIANA AVE, SUITE 110Pueblo, CO 81004-3572

Mailing Address916 Indiana Ave, Suite 110Pueblo, CO 81004-3572 · (719) 566-9120 · Fax (719) 566-9121

Phone(719) 566-9120

Fax(719) 566-9121

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateJune 19, 2008

✔ NPI 1306007521 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in CO · 46588

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

916 INDIANA AVE, Pueblo, CO 81004

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Gerard Vialpando M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2466513957

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081202000655

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate for Provider-Performed Microscopy Procedures (PPMP) 06D2165709

Christopher G Vialpando, MD, PLLC · Pueblo, CO

Active · expires May 2, 2027

CLIA Number06D2165709

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateMay 3, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateMay 2, 2027

Laboratory DirectorDr. Christopher G. Vialpando

Laboratory Phone(719) 566-9120

Laboratory LocationChristopher G Vialpando, MD, PLLC916 Indiana Ave, Suite 110, Pueblo, CO 81004

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory in which a physician, midlevel practitioner or dentist performs no tests other than the microscopy procedures. This certificate permits the laboratory to also perform waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

270 services125 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

249 services108 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

104 services104 patients

Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444

An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.

103 services103 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

74 services74 patients

Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free 90674

The quadrivalent influenza vaccine is a flu shot that protects against four different flu viruses. Derived from cell cultures, it is free of preservatives and antibiotics. It's a safe and effective way to reduce your risk of getting the flu.

66 services66 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81004 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$89.43 typical visit price

range $58.06 – $174.82

Typical copayment $22.35 (range $14.51 – $43.70)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$102.03 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.79

Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis

Lower rates are better for this measure.

0%61 patients

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

77%196 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

59%374 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

68%465 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

51%102 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%3,139 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

99%4,317 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

69%891 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%723 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

88%985 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

41%645 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

47%985 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

26%985 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

28%985 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

7 suppliers21 claims42 services$6.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604