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2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1033589445 APRN
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Nurse Practitioner in Salem, Oregon.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 87,700 in Nurse Practitioner, 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
293
Medicare Part D claims · 214 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christopher Backsman, APRN filed 293 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Salem, Oregon.
- 293
- Part D claims, 2023
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Christopher Backsman, APRN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
293 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Christopher Backsman, APRN?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
293 73% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Oregon
How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Oregon providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Christopher Backsman, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 255 LANCASTER DR NE, Salem, OR, 97301, with a listed phone of (503) 576-8400. NPI 1033589445 was issued on 09/28/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 214 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $87K in drug spend.
Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,700 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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 | 1033589445 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/28/2015 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
293
Total Claims
$87K
Total Drug Cost
214
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 304
- Total Day Supply
- 3,756
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 167
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 52, 85+: 23
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Backsman, APRN prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
37 claims
- Nitrofurantoin Mon…
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
31 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
27 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
24 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
17 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 14
Doxycycline Hyclate
14 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 12
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
12 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 11
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 37 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 31 |
| Azithromycin | 27 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 24 |
| Prednisone | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 12 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 11 |
| Biktarvy Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Christopher Backsman, APRN fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
87,700
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Backsman, APRN's 293 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.
Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Oregon
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Backsman.
Maryan Abdulkadir
Portland, OR
Dr. Anna Acree
FNP-C
Portland, OR
Dr. Stacey Agee
ANP
Astoria, OR
Dr. Becky Ahmed
NP-C
Hillsboro, OR
Dr. Christopher Aichele
ARNP
Portland, OR
Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Oregon medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Backsman, APRN's specialty? ▼
Christopher Backsman, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Salem, Oregon. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Christopher Backsman, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Backsman, APRN wrote 293 Medicare Part D claims totaling $87K in drug costs for 214 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Backsman, APRN located? ▼
Christopher Backsman, APRN is located at 255 LANCASTER DR NE, Salem, OR, 97301. Phone: (503) 576-8400.
What is Christopher Backsman, APRN's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Backsman, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033589445, issued on 09/28/2015.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 87,700 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Backsman, APRN prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Backsman, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Backsman, APRN accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Backsman, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 293 Part D claims and 214 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Backsman, APRN's credentials? ▼
Christopher Backsman, APRN's NPI is 1033589445 with credentials APRN. 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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