2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1811061468 MD
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CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in SANTA ANA, California. 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
MIPS score
30/100
▼ 53 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$18.6K
127 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 30/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 12,795 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

30/100
MIPS score · -53 vs avg
13K
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 BUI, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

30 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 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 BUI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 BUI, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/17/2006

NPI 1811061468

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,795 1436% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

MIPS final score

30/100 53.099999999999994% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within California

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
30/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 30/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%30%
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 30/100 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 BUI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 202 N. EUCLID, SANTA ANA, CA, 92703, with a listed phone of (714) 531-3535. NPI 1811061468 was issued on 11/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUI 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 12,795 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,369 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7.0 million in drug spend. 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 30/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

202 N. EUCLID
SANTA ANA, CA 92703

Provider Details

NPI 1811061468
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

30
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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

Total received

$18.6K

Largest payer

Gilead Sciences, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD. To verify CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

12,795
Total Claims
$7.0M
Total Drug Cost
1,369
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,009
Total Day Supply
457,925
Generic Drug Cost
$608K
Antibiotic Claims
206

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 548, 75-84: 621, 85+: 163

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD 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
Famotidine
2,620
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
1,389
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
1,308
Linzess
Linaclotide
975
Vemlidy
Tenofovir Alafenamide
857
Zenpep
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
826
Pantoprazole Sodium
655
Omeprazole
624
Entecavir
512
Baclofen
463

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD's 12,795 claims are above the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in SANTA ANA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD wrote 12,795 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7.0M in drug costs for 1,369 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 30/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD is located at 202 N. EUCLID, SANTA ANA, CA, 92703. Phone: (714) 531-3535.
What is CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811061468, issued on 11/17/2006.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Dexlansoprazole Dr, Creon. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,795 Part D claims and 1,369 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BUI, MD's NPI is 1811061468 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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