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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1992948368 D.D.S, M.D
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Amarillo, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 714 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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
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
What does the federal data show about Christopher Atkins, D.D.S, M.D?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
2,183 376% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 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.
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%.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,274 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
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.
What Christopher Atkins, D.D.S, M.D prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
740 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl
Clindamycin Hcl
451 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code…
Acetaminophen-Codeine
384 claims
- Amoxicillin 268
Amoxicillin
268 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 244
Tramadol Hcl
244 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 35
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
35 claims
- Methylprednisolone 24
Methylprednisolone
24 claims
- Metronidazole 11
Metronidazole
11 claims
| 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.
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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.
331,274
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.
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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 331,274 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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