2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1508141235 MSN
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CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN

Family Nurse Practitioner in SAGINAW, Michigan. 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
175
Medicare Part D claims · 74 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$496.68
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in SAGINAW, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 175 claims across 74 beneficiaries — 31% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $496.68 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN filed 175 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAGINAW, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2011

NPI 1508141235

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

175 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Michigan

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in SAGINAW, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MSN. NPI: 1508141235. 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.

CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding MSN credentials at 900 COOPER AVE, SAGINAW, MI, 48602, with a listed phone of (989) 583-4700. NPI 1508141235 was issued on 10/13/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ADER 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 175 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 74 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $39K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

900 COOPER AVE
SAGINAW, MI 48602

Provider Details

NPI 1508141235
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials MSN
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/13/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN 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.

COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
SAGINAW, MI

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 CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$497

Largest payer

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN. To verify CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 175 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.

175
Total Claims
$39K
Total Drug Cost
74
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
256
Total Day Supply
7,431
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Brilinta
Ticagrelor
38
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
32
Eliquis
Apixaban
12
Carvedilol
11
Metoprolol Succinate
11

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN's 175 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in SAGINAW, Michigan. Credentials: MSN.
How much does CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN wrote 175 Medicare Part D claims totaling $39K in drug costs for 74 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN located?
CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN is located at 900 COOPER AVE, SAGINAW, MI, 48602. Phone: (989) 583-4700.
What is CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508141235, issued on 10/13/2011.
Does CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Brilinta, Clopidogrel, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN appears in CMS Medicare data with 175 Part D claims and 74 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER ADER, MSN's NPI is 1508141235 with credentials MSN. 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).

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