Tashinga Musonza, M.D.

Surgery

Tashinga Musonza is a Surgery specialist based in Colorado Springs, CO with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(719) 776-8040Colorado Springs, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tashinga Musonza, M.D. has been part of the Colorado Springs medical community since 2015 in group practice. With 11+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Colorado Springs area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.48/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 22% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 34 Surgery providers in COSee all Surgery in Colorado Springs11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 2063dNPPES updated 2020-09-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2222 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6819

Fax: (719) 776-6820
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

79.48/100

Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

71.43%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+66.3 pts)

71.43% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

63

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

22

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

28

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $383

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
70%

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

US avg: 70.2%
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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

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

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$946 received from industry

13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Tashinga Musonza's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 28, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 11 years in practice

    Established

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1 Baylor Plz Ste 404d, Houston, TX 77030-3411

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 390338

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Virtual Surgery Care With Tashinga Musonza

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Tashinga Musonza for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, 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 Tashinga Musonza

NPI records show Dr. Musonza as active with telehealth listed in Colorado Springs, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (719) 776-8040.

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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