2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1598709073 M.D.
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ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in CHESTERFIELD, Missouri. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 327 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$14.5K
104 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,397 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
99%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2006

NPI 1598709073

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,397 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,401

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Missouri

1. Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Missouri

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1598709073. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 121 SAINT LUKES CENTER DR, CHESTERFIELD, MO, 63017, with a listed phone of (314) 205-6149. NPI 1598709073 was issued on 06/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTOPHER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,397 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 327 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.1%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,626 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

121 SAINT LUKES CENTER DR
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017

Provider Details

NPI 1598709073
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ST LOUIS PAIN CONSULTANTS LLC
SAINT LOUIS, MO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$14.5K

Largest payer

BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,397 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,397
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
327
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,502
Total Day Supply
39,624
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
518 (37.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 120, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tizanidine Hcl
427
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
276
Tramadol Hcl
109
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
107
Pregabalin
95
Gabapentin
71
Baclofen
48
Cephalexin
41
Celecoxib
34
Prednisone
28

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,626
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider

ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s 1,397 claims are below the specialty average of 1,401.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Missouri

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHRISTOPHER.

Compare Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s specialty?
ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in CHESTERFIELD, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. wrote 1,397 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 327 beneficiaries.
What is ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. located?
ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. is located at 121 SAINT LUKES CENTER DR, CHESTERFIELD, MO, 63017. Phone: (314) 205-6149.
What is ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598709073, issued on 06/15/2006.
Does ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. had 518 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.1%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,626 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,397 Part D claims and 327 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s credentials?
ANNE CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1598709073 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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