2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1457527442 M.D., PH.D.
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CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut. 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 · 499 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
73.5637/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$153.1K
132 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.5637/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,617 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.5637/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
78%
generic prescribing
$153.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

74 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/30/2008

NPI 1457527442

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,617 252% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

73.5637/100 9.536299999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Connecticut

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.5637/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 73.5637/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.6%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 73.5637/100 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.

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CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D., PH.D. credentials at 20 YORK ST, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06510, with a listed phone of (203) 688-2259. NPI 1457527442 was issued on 04/30/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUNICK 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 1,617 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 499 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.6 million in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.5637/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8435, Cost 51.4318), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510

Provider Details

NPI 1457527442
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D., PH.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/30/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.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.

YALE UNIVERSITY
NEW HAVEN, CT

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 BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$153.1K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,617 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.

1,617
Total Claims
$2.6M
Total Drug Cost
499
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,026
Total Day Supply
53,192
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.5M
Generic Drug Cost
$75K
Antibiotic Claims
118

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 101, 65-74: 215, 75-84: 148, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.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
Clobetasol Propionate
273
Triamcinolone Acetonide
204
Ketoconazole
161
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
73
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
64
Doxycycline Hyclate
62
Betamethasone Dipropionate
37
Skyrizi Pen
Risankizumab-Rzaa
35
Ciclopirox
31
Mupirocin
31

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s 1,617 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in NEW HAVEN, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D., PH.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. wrote 1,617 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.6M in drug costs for 499 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (Quality: 75.8435, Cost: 51.4318). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. is located at 20 YORK ST, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06510. Phone: (203) 688-2259.
What is CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457527442, issued on 04/30/2008.
Does CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.5M in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,617 Part D claims and 499 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BUNICK, M.D., PH.D.'s NPI is 1457527442 with credentials M.D., PH.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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