2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1508846023 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in CASTLE ROCK, Colorado. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 450 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$501.84
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. filed 4,381 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in CASTLE ROCK, Colorado, prescribing 85% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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 CARPENTER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,381 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. 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).

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/19/2006

NPI 1508846023

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,381 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Colorado

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

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 CARPENTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1175 S PERRY ST STE 200, CASTLE ROCK, CO, 80104, with a listed phone of (303) 268-1571. NPI 1508846023 was issued on 01/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARPENTER 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 4,381 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 450 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $513K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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

1175 S PERRY ST STE 200
CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

Provider Details

NPI 1508846023
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, 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.

HEALTHONE CLINIC SERVICES - PRIMARY CARE LLC
CASTLE ROCK, CO

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 CARPENTER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$502

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 CARPENTER, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 4,381 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.

4,381
Total Claims
$513K
Total Drug Cost
450
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,080
Total Day Supply
326,728
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$424K
Generic Drug Cost
$88K
Opioid Claims
41 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
97

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
42% female / 58% 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 CARPENTER, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
394
Levothyroxine Sodium
343
Amlodipine Besylate
177
Rosuvastatin Calcium
138
Lisinopril
121
Allopurinol
118
Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide
Bisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide
105
Losartan Potassium
104
Tamsulosin Hcl
94
Simvastatin
86

* 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 CARPENTER, M.D. 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 CARPENTER, M.D.'s 4,381 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in CASTLE ROCK, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. wrote 4,381 Medicare Part D claims totaling $513K in drug costs for 450 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. is located at 1175 S PERRY ST STE 200, CASTLE ROCK, CO, 80104. Phone: (303) 268-1571.
What is CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508846023, issued on 01/19/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $424K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
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 CARPENTER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,381 Part D claims and 450 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER CARPENTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1508846023 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.
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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