Maria Marcela Colom Bickford, MD

Family Medicine

Maria Marcela Colom Bickford is a Family Medicine specialist based in Albuquerque, NM with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(505) 272-6607Albuquerque, NM
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NM can see Maria Marcela Colom Bickford, MD in person in Albuquerque or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 10+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Albuquerque area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.85/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
  • Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 179 Family Medicine providers in NMSee all Family Medicine in Albuquerque10+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 2826dNPPES updated 2018-08-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Msc 09-5040 I University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

83.85/100

New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.79%

New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)

2.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.4%

New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New Mexico

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

Medicare Patients

35

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

485

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,057

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $371k

Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.

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 Diabetes.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-15%)34%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 10 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Msc 09-5040 I University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Maria Marcela Colom Bickford

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Maria Marcela Colom Bickford for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Albuquerque 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 Maria Marcela Colom Bickford

NPI records show Dr. Colom Bickford as active with telehealth listed in Albuquerque, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 272-6607.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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