2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1922375260 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in LAWRENCE, Kansas. 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
817
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
86.8825/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.8825/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 817 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

86.8825/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
817
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

87 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/30/2011

NPI 1922375260

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

817 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

86.8825/100 3.782499999999999% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Kansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.8825/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 86.8825/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%86.9%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 86.8825/100 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 BRYCHEL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4525 W 6TH ST STE 100, LAWRENCE, KS, 66049, with a listed phone of (785) 505-5160. NPI 1922375260 was issued on 11/30/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRYCHEL 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 817 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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 86.8825/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.4655, Cost 57.7133), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

4525 W 6TH ST STE 100
LAWRENCE, KS 66049

Provider Details

NPI 1922375260
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/30/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.8825
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.4655
Quality
57.7133
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. 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 HEALTH PHYSICIANS
KANSAS CITY, MO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

817
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,025
Total Day Supply
28,351
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Opioid Claims
25 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
103

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.36
Gender Split
33% female / 67% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 22, 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 BRYCHEL, M.D. 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
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
135
Gabapentin
39
Atorvastatin Calcium
33
Triumeq
Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudi
26
Amlodipine Besylate
24
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
21
Dovato
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine
20
Symtuza
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf
18
Alprazolam
15
Odefsey
Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala
14

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.'s 817 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in LAWRENCE, Kansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. wrote 817 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.8825/100 (Quality: 77.4655, Cost: 57.7133). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. is located at 4525 W 6TH ST STE 100, LAWRENCE, KS, 66049. Phone: (785) 505-5160.
What is CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922375260, issued on 11/30/2011.
Does CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Biktarvy, Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 817 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BRYCHEL, M.D.'s NPI is 1922375260 with credentials M.D.. 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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