Christopher Thomas Aquina, MD, MPH
Christopher Thomas Aquina is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Orlando, FL with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher Thomas Aquina, MD, MPH has practiced colon & rectal surgery for 15+ years, working in group practice. With 15+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Orlando area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.01/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 431dNPPES updated 2025-03-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202378.01/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
78
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
18
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
39
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $457
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$241 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Thomas Aquina's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 17, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Taxonomy: 208C00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501322
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Christopher Thomas Aquina
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Thomas Aquina for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Orlando required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Thomas Aquina
Dr. Aquina is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Orlando, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (407) 303-2615.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2415 N Orange Ave Ste 300, Orlando, FL 32804-5505
Mailing Address
2415 N Orange Ave Ste 300, Orlando, FL 32804-5505
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