2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1215912548 M.D.
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CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in MULLINS, South Carolina. 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
602
Medicare Part D claims · 302 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. filed 602 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in MULLINS, South Carolina, prescribing 95% generic.

602
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

602 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/09/2005

NPI 1215912548

Primary specialty

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Niche

3,616 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

602 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 394

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within South Carolina

1. Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — 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).

CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2829 E HIGHWAY 76, MULLINS, SC, 29574, with a listed phone of (843) 431-2000. NPI 1215912548 was issued on 12/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COURBAN 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 602 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 302 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.8%. 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.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,616 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 394 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

2829 E HIGHWAY 76
MULLINS, SC 29574

Provider Details

NPI 1215912548
Specialty Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/09/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTO COURBAN, 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.

MUSC COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS
FLORENCE, SC

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

CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 602 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.

602
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
302
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
653
Total Day Supply
8,496
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
53 (8.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
113

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.96
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 93, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 58, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisone
121
Ibuprofen
73
Azithromycin
42
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
38
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
32
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
24
Amlodipine Besylate
18
Pantoprazole Sodium
17
Cephalexin
14
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
13

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

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

3,616
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
394
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.'s 602 claims are above the specialty average of 394.

Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COURBAN.

Compare Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in MULLINS, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. wrote 602 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 302 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. located?
CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. is located at 2829 E HIGHWAY 76, MULLINS, SC, 29574. Phone: (843) 431-2000.
What is CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215912548, issued on 12/09/2005.
Does CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.8%.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,616 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 394 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Ibuprofen, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 602 Part D claims and 302 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTO COURBAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1215912548 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.
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.

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

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