2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1992948368 D.D.S, M.D
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CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in AMARILLO, Texas. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 714 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D filed 2,183 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in AMARILLO, Texas.

2K
Part D claims, 2023

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.

CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,183 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2009

NPI 1992948368

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,183 376% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Texas

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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 ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider practicing in AMARILLO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S, M.D. NPI: 1992948368. 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 ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding D.D.S, M.D credentials at 5051 S SONCY, AMARILLO, TX, 79119, with a listed phone of (806) 353-1055. NPI 1992948368 was issued on 04/14/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ATKINS 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 2,183 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 714 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.4%. 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

5051 S SONCY
AMARILLO, TX 79119

Provider Details

NPI 1992948368
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials D.D.S, M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/14/2009

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D. To verify CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,183
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
714
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,196
Total Day Supply
18,262
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
663 (30.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
737

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 337, 75-84: 235, 85+: 104

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
740
Clindamycin Hcl
451
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
384
Amoxicillin
268
Tramadol Hcl
244
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
35
Methylprednisolone
24
Metronidazole
11

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D's 2,183 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Texas

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in AMARILLO, Texas. Credentials: D.D.S, M.D.
How much does CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D wrote 2,183 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 714 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D located?
CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D is located at 5051 S SONCY, AMARILLO, TX, 79119. Phone: (806) 353-1055.
What is CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992948368, issued on 04/14/2009.
Does CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D had 663 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.4%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Clindamycin Hcl, Acetaminophen-Codeine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,183 Part D claims and 714 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER ATKINS, D.D.S, M.D's NPI is 1992948368 with credentials D.D.S, 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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