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CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in TAMPA, Florida. 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
55
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TAMPA, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 55 claims across 25 beneficiaries — 51% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD filed 55 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TAMPA, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2007

NPI 1558572503

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

55 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within Florida

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology 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).

CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in TAMPA, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1558572503. 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 ALBERS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 409 BAYSHORE BLVD, TAMPA, FL, 33606, with a listed phone of (813) 844-5460. NPI 1558572503 was issued on 05/24/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBERS 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 55 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $89K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

409 BAYSHORE BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33606

Provider Details

NPI 1558572503
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2007

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD. To verify CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 55 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.

55
Total Claims
$89K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
78
Total Day Supply
2,202
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$86K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.76

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
27

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD's 55 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in TAMPA, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD wrote 55 Medicare Part D claims totaling $89K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD is located at 409 BAYSHORE BLVD, TAMPA, FL, 33606. Phone: (813) 844-5460.
What is CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558572503, issued on 05/24/2007.
Does CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD's prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $86K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Xifaxan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 55 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER ALBERS, MD's NPI is 1558572503 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.
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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