2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1275796997 MD
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CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD

Family Medicine Physician in BILLINGS, Montana. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 470 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BILLINGS, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 470 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD filed 6,692 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BILLINGS, Montana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2008

NPI 1275796997

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,692 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Montana

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 CANCRO, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in BILLINGS, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1275796997. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2750 GRAND AVE, BILLINGS, MT, 59102, with a listed phone of (406) 237-5353. NPI 1275796997 was issued on 07/02/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CANCRO 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 6,692 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 470 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $637K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2750 GRAND AVE
BILLINGS, MT 59102

Provider Details

NPI 1275796997
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/02/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD 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.

SCL HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - BILLINGS LLC
BILLINGS, MT

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 · Typical

CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 6,692 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.

6,692
Total Claims
$637K
Total Drug Cost
470
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,739
Total Day Supply
427,338
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$531K
Generic Drug Cost
$103K
Opioid Claims
205 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
142

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 220, 75-84: 149, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
273
Losartan Potassium
249
Metoprolol Succinate
228
Lisinopril
217
Amlodipine Besylate
204
Gabapentin
191
Pantoprazole Sodium
186
Levothyroxine Sodium
185
Metformin Hcl
130
Tamsulosin Hcl
123

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD's 6,692 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Montana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BILLINGS, Montana. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD wrote 6,692 Medicare Part D claims totaling $637K in drug costs for 470 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD is located at 2750 GRAND AVE, BILLINGS, MT, 59102. Phone: (406) 237-5353.
What is CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275796997, issued on 07/02/2008.
Does CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $531K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD had 205 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,692 Part D claims and 470 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER CANCRO, MD's NPI is 1275796997 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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