Mario A Cristancho Pimiento, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Mario A Cristancho Pimiento is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Philadelphia, PA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mario a Cristancho Pimiento, MD has been part of the Philadelphia medical community since 2008 in group practice. With 21+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Philadelphia area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.49/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 49% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5103dNPPES updated 2012-06-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3535 Market Street 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Pennsylvania, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.49/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.7%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
175
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
65
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
564
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $40k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$451 received from industry
2 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 Mario a Cristancho Pimiento's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
21 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Mario a Cristancho Pimiento
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mario a Cristancho Pimiento for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Philadelphia 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 Mario a Cristancho Pimiento
Dr. Cristancho Pimiento is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 746-6700.
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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Contact Mario a Cristancho Pimiento
Practice Location
3535 Market Street 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309
Mailing Address
3535 Market Street 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309
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