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2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1548271414 MD
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Rheumatology Physician in Burlington, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,181 in Rheumatology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 292 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 25% 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
Christine Jones, MD filed 2,019 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Burlington, Vermont, prescribing 74% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- 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.
Christine Jones, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,019 Top 16% higher than 84% 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)
Christine Jones, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 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 Christine Jones, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,019 2% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont 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 Rheumatology 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).
Christine Jones, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 111 COLCHESTER AVE, Burlington, VT, 05401, with a listed phone of (802) 847-4574. NPI 1548271414 was issued on 08/10/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,019 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 292 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.0 million in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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 | 1548271414 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/10/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christine Jones, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Christine Jones, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities, 1 of which carry a CMS Hospital overall star rating.
Porter Hospital Inc
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Middlebury, VT
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 471307
Central Vermont Medical Center Inc
Berlin, VT
University OF Vermont Medical Center Inc
Burlington, VT
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 · Above average
Christine Jones, MD - brand share 25.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
25% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 2,019 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.
2,019
Total Claims
$3.0M
Total Drug Cost
292
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,670
- Total Day Supply
- 106,325
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3.0M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $60K
- Opioid Claims
- 49 (2.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 15
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.37
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 39, 65-74: 144, 75-84: 76, 85+: 33
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christine Jones, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
316 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
247 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
195 claims
- Humira(Cf) Pen
Humira(Cf) Pen
127 claims
- Colchicine 63
Colchicine
63 claims
- Gabapentin 60
Gabapentin
60 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 46
Alendronate Sodium
46 claims
- Allopurinol 45
Allopurinol
45 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 316 |
| Prednisone | 247 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 195 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 127 |
| Colchicine | 63 |
| Gabapentin | 60 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 46 |
| Allopurinol | 45 |
| Teriparatide | 45 |
| Folic Acid | 42 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Christine Jones, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
Christine Jones, MD's 2,019 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Jones.
Dr. Ralph Budd
M.D.
Burlington, VT
Dr. Brian Cunningham
MD
Arlington, VT
Dr. Douglas Dier
MD
Rutland, VT
Dr. Teresa Fama
M.D.
Berlin, VT
Dr. Jeanne Gosselin
M.D.
Burlington, VT
Compare Rheumatology Physician 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 Vermont medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christine Jones, MD's specialty? ▼
Christine Jones, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Burlington, Vermont. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christine Jones, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christine Jones, MD wrote 2,019 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.0M in drug costs for 292 beneficiaries.
Where is Christine Jones, MD located? ▼
Christine Jones, MD is located at 111 COLCHESTER AVE, Burlington, VT, 05401. Phone: (802) 847-4574.
What is Christine Jones, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christine Jones, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548271414, issued on 08/10/2006.
Does Christine Jones, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christine Jones, MD's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.0M in brand drug costs.
Does Christine Jones, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christine Jones, MD had 49 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christine Jones, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christine Jones, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christine Jones, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christine Jones, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,019 Part D claims and 292 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christine Jones, MD's credentials? ▼
Christine Jones, MD's NPI is 1548271414 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
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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