Maria Marcela Colom Bickford, MD
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.
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
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Msc 09-5040 I University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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
202383.85/100
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 = better2.79%
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 = better87.4%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
35
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription 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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
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.
10 years in practice
Established
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
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Maria Marcela Colom Bickford
Practice Location
Msc 09-5040 I University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Mailing Address
Msc 09-5040 I University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
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