2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1487762464 MD
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CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 581 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$582.51
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WILMINGTON, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 581 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $582.51 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD filed 3,630 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1487762464

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,630 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within North Carolina

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease 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 BARBER, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in WILMINGTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1487762464. 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 BARBER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1415 PHYSICIANS DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401, with a listed phone of (910) 662-9500. NPI 1487762464 was issued on 08/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARBER 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 3,630 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 581 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $690K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1415 PHYSICIANS DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

Provider Details

NPI 1487762464
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD 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.

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC
WILIMINGTON, NC
NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC
WILMINGTON, NC

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 BARBER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$583

Largest payer

Inari Medical, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 3,630 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,630
Total Claims
$690K
Total Drug Cost
581
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,212
Total Day Supply
273,923
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$622K
Generic Drug Cost
$68K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 241, 75-84: 244, 85+: 52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
332
Atorvastatin Calcium
250
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
226
Eliquis
Apixaban
203
Losartan Potassium
176
Metoprolol Tartrate
163
Furosemide
159
Amlodipine Besylate
147
Rosuvastatin Calcium
144
Lisinopril
130

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD's 3,630 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARBER.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD wrote 3,630 Medicare Part D claims totaling $690K in drug costs for 581 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD is located at 1415 PHYSICIANS DR, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401. Phone: (910) 662-9500.
What is CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487762464, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $622K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,630 Part D claims and 581 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BARBER, MD's NPI is 1487762464 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.

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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