CHRISTOPHER BURRIS, M.D.
Neuropathology Physician in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.
What the federal data shows
CHRISTOPHER BURRIS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 563 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 75/100
- MIPS score · -8 vs avg
- 563
- Part D claims, 2023
- 66%
- generic prescribing
- 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 BURRIS, 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
75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
CHRISTOPHER BURRIS, M.D. 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 BURRIS, M.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Medicare Part D claims
MIPS final score
Specialty distribution in District of Columbia
How Neuropathology Physician compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers
Neuropathology Physician share within District of Columbia
Neuropathology Physician is one of the more visible NUCC categories in District of Columbia
Each bar reflects the share of in-state providers whose primary NUCC taxonomy matches the specialty. Long tail of ~690 NUCC codes folded into "Other" to keep the comparison legible.
Medicare quality performance — MIPS
CHRISTOPHER BURRIS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuropathology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 75/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neuropathology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1
Quality benchmarks
- National MIPS avg 2023 reporting year
- Specialty volume Neuropathology Physician US NPIs
75/100 MIPS final score — 8.1 pts below the 83.1 national average
Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities composite score for the 2023 performance year. Specialty: Neuropathology Physician.
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 BURRIS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuropathology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 810 POTOMAC AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20003, with a listed phone of (202) 878-6588. NPI 1023247160 was issued on 07/10/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURRIS 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 563 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $56K in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neuropathology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 337 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 358 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1023247160 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neuropathology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/10/2009 |
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How we sourced this profile
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 563 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.
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 858
- Total Day Supply
- 23,569
- Brand vs Generic
- 34% brand / 66% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $39K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.05
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What CHRISTOPHER BURRIS, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
130 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin…
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
87 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
86 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha…
Ketorolac Tromethamine
71 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
57 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 21
Brimonidine Tartrate
21 claims
- Erythromycin 15
Erythromycin
15 claims
- Restasis 14
Restasis
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 130 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 87 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 86 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 71 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 57 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 21 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 15 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neuropathology Physician Overview
How CHRISTOPHER BURRIS, M.D. fits within the Neuropathology Physician landscape nationally.
CHRISTOPHER BURRIS, M.D.'s 563 claims are above the specialty average of 358.
Nearby Neuropathology Physician Providers in District of Columbia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BURRIS.
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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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