2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1568028991 MD
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CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD

Family Medicine Physician in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 191 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.1802/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$8.19
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 191 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1802/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $8.19 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.1802 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,814 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2019

NPI 1568028991

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,814 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

85.1802/100 2.080200000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Family Medicine Physician share within New Mexico

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.1802/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 85.1802/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.2%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 85.1802/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 BOUCHARD, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1568028991. 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 BOUCHARD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3001 BROADMOOR BLVD NE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87144, with a listed phone of (505) 994-7000. NPI 1568028991 was issued on 05/10/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BOUCHARD 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 1,814 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 191 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $194K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.1802/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.0056, Cost 57.0846), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

3001 BROADMOOR BLVD NE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87144

Provider Details

NPI 1568028991
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/10/2019

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

85.1802
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.0056
Quality
57.0846
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, 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.

UNM MEDICAL GROUP INC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

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

Total received

$8

Largest payer

Organon Llc

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 BOUCHARD, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,814 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.

1,814
Total Claims
$194K
Total Drug Cost
191
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,020
Total Day Supply
117,903
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$149K
Generic Drug Cost
$37K
Opioid Claims
16 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 55, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
144
Levothyroxine Sodium
78
Lisinopril
73
Losartan Potassium
67
Amlodipine Besylate
64
Hydrochlorothiazide
55
Omeprazole
47
Gabapentin
45
Carvedilol
44
Metformin Hcl
39

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD's 1,814 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BOUCHARD.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in RIO RANCHO, New Mexico. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD wrote 1,814 Medicare Part D claims totaling $194K in drug costs for 191 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1802/100 (Quality: 81.0056, Cost: 57.0846). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD is located at 3001 BROADMOOR BLVD NE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87144. Phone: (505) 994-7000.
What is CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568028991, issued on 05/10/2019.
Does CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $149K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,814 Part D claims and 191 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BOUCHARD, MD's NPI is 1568028991 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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