2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1487380424
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Christian Sowalla

Pharmacist in Mc Lean, Virginia. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 290,447 in Pharmacist, 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
17
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 94% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Christian Sowalla filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Mc Lean, Virginia, prescribing 0% generic.

17
Part D claims, 2023
0%
generic prescribing

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.

Christian Sowalla's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

17 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about Christian Sowalla?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/30/2022

NPI 1487380424

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Largest specialties in Virginia (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 5.2%Behavior Technician5.2%Clinical Social Worker — 5.1%Clinical Social Worker5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 4.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.7%Physical Therapist — 4.6%Physical Therapist4.6%Pharmacist — 4.5%Pharmacist4.5%Professional Counselor — 4%Professional Counselor4%
Largest specialties in Virginia (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pharmacist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 Sowalla appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider at 1452 CHAIN BRIDGE RD, Mc Lean, VA, 22101, with a listed phone of (703) 356-5900. NPI 1487380424 was issued on 07/30/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Sowalla 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 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 94% brand-name and 0% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

1452 CHAIN BRIDGE RD
Mc Lean, VA 22101

Provider Details

NPI 1487380424
Specialty Pharmacist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/30/2022

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

Christian Sowalla — brand share 94.0%
Pharmacist average

94% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 17 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.

17
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17
Total Day Supply
22
Brand vs Generic
94% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
12

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

Pharmacist Overview

How Christian Sowalla fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

Christian Sowalla's 17 claims are below the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christian Sowalla's specialty?
Christian Sowalla specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Mc Lean, Virginia.
How much does Christian Sowalla prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Christian Sowalla wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is Christian Sowalla located?
Christian Sowalla is located at 1452 CHAIN BRIDGE RD, Mc Lean, VA, 22101. Phone: (703) 356-5900.
What is Christian Sowalla's NPI number?
Christian Sowalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487380424, issued on 07/30/2022.
Does Christian Sowalla prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Christian Sowalla's prescribing is 94% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christian Sowalla prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christian Sowalla's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christian Sowalla accept Medicare?
Christian Sowalla appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christian Sowalla's credentials?
Christian Sowalla's NPI is 1487380424. 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.