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2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1801206818 M.D.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Richmond, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 331,274 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
235
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
MIPS score
87.3/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$213.48
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
Christopher Chipko, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.3/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 235 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.3/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 235
- Part D claims, 2023
- $213.48
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥52nd
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1801206818 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1801206818
- ENUM-MID 2014
- TAX-MEGA 331K Student in
- MIPS-ABOVE 87.3/100
- RX-LIGHT 235
- BOOK-MID 6,739 in Virginia
- PHOTO-FINISH Jennifer Gurske-Depe… · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Chipko · this pr…
Chipko · this provider
87.3 MIPS pts
- Mayur Patel · hi…
Mayur Patel
87.3 MIPS pts
- Jennifer Gurske-…
Jennifer Gurske-Deperio
87.3 MIPS pts
- Joshua Jones · n…
Joshua Jones
87.3 MIPS pts
- Chelsea Cooper ·…
Chelsea Cooper
87.3 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Christopher Chipko, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
87 ≥ 52nd percentile 52% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher Chipko, M.D. sits
This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers
Across the 12,177 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Chipko, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 48% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 50% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Chipko, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Christopher Chipko, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
235 49% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.3/100 3.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Chipko, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.3/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1801206818 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/29/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.3122
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
79.1131
Quality
96
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Chipko, 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.
Virginia Urology Center
Richmond, VA
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 Chipko, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$213
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
235
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 413
- Total Day Supply
- 11,028
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 14 (6.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.35
- Gender Split
- 14% female / 86% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 117 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Christopher Chipko, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
331,274
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 Chipko, M.D.'s 235 claims are below the specialty average of 459.
Nationwide Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Chipko, both outside Virginia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (87.3 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2014)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chipko.
One of 6,739 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers enrolled in Virginia, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Chipko, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Christopher Chipko, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Richmond, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Christopher Chipko, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Chipko, M.D. wrote 235 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Chipko, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Chipko, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.3/100 (Quality: 79.1). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Chipko, M.D. located? ▼
Christopher Chipko, M.D. is located at 9101 STONY POINT DR, Richmond, VA, 23235. Phone: (804) 330-9105.
What is Christopher Chipko, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Christopher Chipko, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801206818, issued on 04/29/2014.
Does Christopher Chipko, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Chipko, M.D. had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 331,274 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 Chipko, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Chipko, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Oxybutynin Chloride Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Chipko, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Chipko, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 235 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Chipko, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Christopher Chipko, M.D.'s NPI is 1801206818 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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