Christopher Clancy Taylor, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Christopher Clancy Taylor is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Colorado Springs, CO with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(719) 776-6810Colorado Springs, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christopher Clancy Taylor, MD runs an independent colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Colorado Springs, CO. Trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (class of 2016), he has been practicing for over 10 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 7 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in COSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Colorado Springs10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1397dNPPES updated 2022-07-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2222 N Nevada Ave Ste 5017, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6865

Fax: (719) 776-6820
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

62.63/100

Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-21 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

19.19%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+14.1 pts)

19.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.5%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)

Top 7% of reporting doctors in Colorado

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

192

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

93

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

344

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+15%)36%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$456 received from industry

9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Clancy Taylor's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2016

    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 25, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Education & Training

University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine (Class of 2016)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 390327

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Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Christopher Clancy Taylor

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Clancy Taylor for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Colorado Springs 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 Clancy Taylor

Dr. Taylor is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Colorado Springs, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (719) 776-6810.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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