2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1518054097 MD
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CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in GOLD BEACH, Oregon. 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
419
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GOLD BEACH, Oregon with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 419 claims across 104 beneficiaries .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD filed 419 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GOLD BEACH, Oregon. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, 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 AMSDEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/06/2006

NPI 1518054097

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

419 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Oregon

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Oregon

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in GOLD BEACH, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518054097. 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 AMSDEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 94220 4TH ST, GOLD BEACH, OR, 97444, with a listed phone of (541) 247-3000. NPI 1518054097 was issued on 10/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMSDEN 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 419 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

94220 4TH ST
GOLD BEACH, OR 97444

Provider Details

NPI 1518054097
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/06/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

419
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
496
Total Day Supply
12,959
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
45 (10.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
Gabapentin
123
Buprenorphine Hcl
86
Duloxetine Hcl
50
Tramadol Hcl
40
Topiramate
24
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
20
Baclofen
17
Ibuprofen
17

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD's 419 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in GOLD BEACH, Oregon. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD wrote 419 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD is located at 94220 4TH ST, GOLD BEACH, OR, 97444. Phone: (541) 247-3000.
What is CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518054097, issued on 10/06/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD had 45 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Buprenorphine Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 419 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER AMSDEN, MD's NPI is 1518054097 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.

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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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