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2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1457322422 M.D.
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Urology Physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,350 in Urology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 289 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Chris Hofland, M.D. filed 1,045 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin, prescribing 90% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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.
Chris Hofland, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,045 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Chris Hofland, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Chris Hofland, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,045 18% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Urology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Chris Hofland, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI, 54601, with a listed phone of (608) 782-7300. NPI 1457322422 was issued on 01/30/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,045 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 289 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $71K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1457322422 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/30/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chris Hofland, 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.
Gundersen Clinic Ltd
Onalaska, WI
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
Winona, MN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Chris Hofland, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
Urology Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,045 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.
1,045
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
289
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,236
- Total Day Supply
- 63,336
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $49K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $20K
- Opioid Claims
- 27 (2.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 117
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 6% female / 94% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 92, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chris Hofland, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Finasteride
Finasteride
379 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
264 claims
- Myrbetriq 63
Myrbetriq
63 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 38
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
38 claims
- Oxybutynin Chloride 28
Oxybutynin Chloride
28 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 28
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
28 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
23 claims
- Testosterone 23
Testosterone
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Finasteride | 379 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 264 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 63 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 38 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 28 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 28 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 23 |
| Testosterone | 23 |
| Amoxicillin | 21 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Chris Hofland, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider
Chris Hofland, M.D.'s 1,045 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hofland.
Dr. Edwin Abel
M.D.
Madison, WI
Dr. Bahareh Alavi-Dunn
MD
Green Bay, WI
Dr. Gregory Anderson
MD
Marshfield, WI
Dr. Matthew Anderson
M.D.
Oshkosh, WI
Dr. Michelle Andrew
MD
Menomonee Falls, WI
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chris Hofland, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Chris Hofland, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Chris Hofland, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chris Hofland, M.D. wrote 1,045 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 289 beneficiaries.
Where is Chris Hofland, M.D. located? ▼
Chris Hofland, M.D. is located at 1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI, 54601. Phone: (608) 782-7300.
What is Chris Hofland, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Chris Hofland, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457322422, issued on 01/30/2006.
Does Chris Hofland, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Chris Hofland, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $49K in brand drug costs.
Does Chris Hofland, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Chris Hofland, M.D. had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chris Hofland, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chris Hofland, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Finasteride, Tamsulosin Hcl, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chris Hofland, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Chris Hofland, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,045 Part D claims and 289 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chris Hofland, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Chris Hofland, M.D.'s NPI is 1457322422 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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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