2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1437475134 NP
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CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 92 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 927
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
40 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP filed 1,423 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland, prescribing 92% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
$1.2K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,423 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 BENNETT, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2010

NPI 1437475134

Primary specialty

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

39,953 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,423 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 927

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Maryland

1. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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 BENNETT, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1101 OPAL CT STE 311, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740, with a listed phone of (240) 384-4679. NPI 1437475134 was issued on 04/20/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENNETT 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 1,423 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 92 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $227K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,953 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 927 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

1101 OPAL CT STE 311
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740

Provider Details

NPI 1437475134
Specialty Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP 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.

MINDSPRING PSYCHIATRY AND WELLNESS
HAGERSTOWN, MD

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 BENNETT, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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 · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,423 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.

1,423
Total Claims
$227K
Total Drug Cost
92
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,570
Total Day Supply
46,498
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$183K
Generic Drug Cost
$44K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
55.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 62, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
89
Lamotrigine
66
Quetiapine Fumarate
59
Prazosin Hcl
56
Aripiprazole
48
Hydroxyzine Hcl
47
Buspirone Hcl
46
Lithium Carbonate Er
Lithium Carbonate
46
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
42
Gabapentin
41

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

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

39,953
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
927
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP's 1,423 claims are above the specialty average of 927.

Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland. Credentials: NP.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP wrote 1,423 Medicare Part D claims totaling $227K in drug costs for 92 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP located?
CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP is located at 1101 OPAL CT STE 311, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740. Phone: (240) 384-4679.
What is CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437475134, issued on 04/20/2010.
Does CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $183K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 39,953 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 927 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Lamotrigine, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,423 Part D claims and 92 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, NP's NPI is 1437475134 with credentials NP. 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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