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2026 NPPES data Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist NPI 1588288625 CRNA, DNP
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 62,644 in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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
88
Medicare Part D claims · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist avg: 282
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 50% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP filed 88 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing 50% generic.
- 88
- Part D claims, 2023
- 50%
- generic prescribing
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Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
88 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Medicare Part D claims
88 69% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider holding CRNA, DNP credentials at 1802 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, with a listed phone of (256) 458-4505. NPI 1588288625 was issued on 06/04/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 88 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 50% brand-name and 50% generic by claim count.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 62,644 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 282 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1588288625 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist |
| Credentials | CRNA, DNP |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/04/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP 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.
University OF Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC
Birmingham, AL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP - brand share 50.0%
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist average
50% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 88 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.
88
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 88
- Total Day Supply
- 2,618
- Brand vs Generic
- 50% brand / 50% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $208
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonidine Hcl
Clonidine Hcl
11 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
11 claims
- Diltiazem 24hr Er
Diltiazem 24hr Er
11 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
11 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
11 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl
Hydralazine Hcl
11 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit…
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
11 claims
- Metolazone
Metolazone
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonidine Hcl | 11 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 11 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er Diltiazem Hcl | 11 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 11 |
| Furosemide | 11 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 11 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 11 |
| Metolazone | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Overview
How Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP fits within the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist landscape nationally.
62,644
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Providers in US
55
States with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
282
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP's 88 claims are below the specialty average of 282.
Nearby Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bryan.
Dr. Carmen Abarca
CRNA
Huntsville, AL
Ashlea Abercrombie
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Deana Abernathey
CRNA
Selma, AL
Dr. Richard Abney
CRNA
Huntsville, AL
Dr. Tracey Achenbach
CRNA
Huntsville, AL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP's specialty? ▼
Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP specializes in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: CRNA, DNP.
How much does Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP wrote 88 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP located? ▼
Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP is located at 1802 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35233. Phone: (256) 458-4505.
What is Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588288625, issued on 06/04/2020.
Does Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP's prescribing is 50% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 62,644 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider writes 282 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonidine Hcl, Clopidogrel, Diltiazem 24hr Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 88 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP's credentials? ▼
Christopher Bryan, CRNA, DNP's NPI is 1588288625 with credentials CRNA, DNP. 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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