2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1538480538 MD
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CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in WICHITA, Kansas. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
54.2221/100
▼ 29 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.0K
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WICHITA, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 1K beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 54.2221/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $3.0K across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 54.2221 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 6,909 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2010

NPI 1538480538

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,909 128% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

54.2221/100 28.877899999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Kansas

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Kansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
54.2221/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 54.2221/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%54.2%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 54.2221/100 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).

CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in WICHITA, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1538480538. 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.

CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 848 N SAINT FRANCIS AVE STE 3901, WICHITA, KS, 67214, with a listed phone of (316) 268-7030. NPI 1538480538 was issued on 06/14/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOURANI 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 6,909 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,075 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count. 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 54.2221/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.4498, Cost 56.2905), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

848 N SAINT FRANCIS AVE STE 3901
WICHITA, KS 67214

Provider Details

NPI 1538480538
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

54.2221
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.4498
Quality
56.2905
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD 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.

ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP VIA CHRISTI PA
WICHITA, KS
ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITALS WICHITA INC
WICHITA, KS

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 CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.0K

Largest payer

ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)

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 · Typical

CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 6,909 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.

6,909
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
1,075
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,119
Total Day Supply
479,715
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$121K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 77, 65-74: 553, 75-84: 338, 85+: 107

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,220
Metoprolol Succinate
564
Amlodipine Besylate
420
Metoprolol Tartrate
377
Eliquis
Apixaban
340
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
312
Losartan Potassium
305
Carvedilol
304
Lisinopril
281
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
278

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD's 6,909 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Kansas

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD's specialty?
CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in WICHITA, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD wrote 6,909 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 1,075 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 54.2221/100 (Quality: 74.4498, Cost: 56.2905). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD located?
CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD is located at 848 N SAINT FRANCIS AVE STE 3901, WICHITA, KS, 67214. Phone: (316) 268-7030.
What is CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538480538, issued on 06/14/2010.
Does CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,909 Part D claims and 1,075 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD's credentials?
CHRISTIAN HOURANI, MD's NPI is 1538480538 with credentials MD. 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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