2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1699764878 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology Physician in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. 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 · 336 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.2K
63 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 336 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.2K across 63 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,870 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2005

NPI 1699764878

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology Physician

Niche

3,390 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,870 145% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 764

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Allergy & Immunology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Allergy & Immunology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Allergy & Immunology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — 75/100 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 CHAY, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1699764878. 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 CHAY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 551 BREVARD RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28806, with a listed phone of (828) 212-7021. NPI 1699764878 was issued on 10/19/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAY 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 1,870 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 336 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.9 million in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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.

Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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

551 BREVARD RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806

Provider Details

NPI 1699764878
Specialty Allergy & Immunology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/19/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER CHAY, 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.

AMERICAN ONCOLOGY PARTNERS PA
ASHEVILLE, NC

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

Total received

$2.2K

Largest payer

Daiichi Sankyo 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 CHAY, M.D. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 1,870 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.

1,870
Total Claims
$4.9M
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,469
Total Day Supply
67,309
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.9M
Generic Drug Cost
$1.0M
Opioid Claims
81 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.99
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 35, 65-74: 151, 75-84: 120, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
264
Abiraterone Acetate
197
Ondansetron Hcl
93
Eliquis
Apixaban
71
Dexamethasone
70
Bicalutamide
65
Letrozole
65
Promethazine Hcl
65
Gabapentin
57
Omeprazole
52

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

Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.'s 1,870 claims are above the specialty average of 764.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHAY.

Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. wrote 1,870 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.9M in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. is located at 551 BREVARD RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28806. Phone: (828) 212-7021.
What is CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699764878, issued on 10/19/2005.
Does CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.9M in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. had 81 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Abiraterone Acetate, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,870 Part D claims and 336 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER CHAY, M.D.'s NPI is 1699764878 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.
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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