2026 NPPES data Registered Nurse NPI 1437147626 DNP-DCC FNP-BC
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CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC

Registered Nurse in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 309 beneficiaries · Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Industry payments
$2.8K
181 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC is a Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 309 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $2.8K across 181 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC filed 2,506 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/11/2005

NPI 1437147626

Primary specialty

Registered Nurse

High-volume

175,652 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,506 151% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,000

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Registered Nurse share within Tennessee

1. Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Nurse share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC is a Registered Nurse provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DNP-DCC FNP-BC. NPI: 1437147626. 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 BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Nurse provider holding DNP-DCC FNP-BC credentials at 2201 CHILDRENS WAY, NASHVILLE, TN, 37212, with a listed phone of (615) 963-4488. NPI 1437147626 was issued on 10/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BACHUSS 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 2,506 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 309 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $582K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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.

Registered Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 175,652 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,000 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

2201 CHILDRENS WAY
NASHVILLE, TN 37212

Provider Details

NPI 1437147626
Specialty Registered Nurse
Credentials DNP-DCC FNP-BC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/11/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC 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.

PORTLAND PRIMARY CARE, LLC
GALLATIN, TN

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 BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.8K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,506
Total Claims
$582K
Total Drug Cost
309
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,839
Total Day Supply
112,761
Generic Drug Cost
$98K
Opioid Claims
82 (3.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 107, 85+: 30

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
311
Memantine Hcl
266
Donepezil Hcl
163
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
109
Pregabalin
97
Levetiracetam
86
Clonazepam
82
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
74
Primidone
63
Topiramate
59

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

Registered Nurse Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC fits within the Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

175,652
Registered Nurse Providers in US
56
States with Registered Nurse
1,000
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC's 2,506 claims are above the specialty average of 1,000.

Nearby Registered Nurse Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC specializes in Registered Nurse and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: DNP-DCC FNP-BC.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC wrote 2,506 Medicare Part D claims totaling $582K in drug costs for 309 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC located?
CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC is located at 2201 CHILDRENS WAY, NASHVILLE, TN, 37212. Phone: (615) 963-4488.
What is CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437147626, issued on 10/11/2005.
Does CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
How many Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 175,652 Registered Nurse providers across 56 states in the US. The average Registered Nurse provider writes 1,000 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Memantine Hcl, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,506 Part D claims and 309 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BACHUSS, DNP-DCC FNP-BC's NPI is 1437147626 with credentials DNP-DCC FNP-BC. 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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