2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1457321978 MD
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CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD

Neurology Physician in CONCORD, 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 803 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CONCORD, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 10K claims across 803 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 9,799 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 CONNELLY, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/26/2006

NPI 1457321978

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,799 649% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 100/100 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 CONNELLY, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in CONCORD, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1457321978. 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 CONNELLY, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 315 MEDICAL PARK DR, CONCORD, NC, 28025, with a listed phone of (704) 403-1911. NPI 1457321978 was issued on 01/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CONNELLY 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 9,799 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 803 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

315 MEDICAL PARK DR
CONCORD, NC 28025

Provider Details

NPI 1457321978
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/26/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, 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.

COMPREHAB, INC
GASTONIA, NC
THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
CONCORD, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 9,799 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.

9,799
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
803
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,233
Total Day Supply
467,528
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$362K
Opioid Claims
352 (3.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 213, 65-74: 257, 75-84: 253, 85+: 80

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
510
Duloxetine Hcl
404
Donepezil Hcl
394
Topiramate
352
Nortriptyline Hcl
282
Buspirone Hcl
278
Pregabalin
274
Fluoxetine Hcl
254
Mirtazapine
208
Clonazepam
204

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD's 9,799 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in CONCORD, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD wrote 9,799 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 803 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD is located at 315 MEDICAL PARK DR, CONCORD, NC, 28025. Phone: (704) 403-1911.
What is CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457321978, issued on 01/26/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD had 352 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,799 Part D claims and 803 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER CONNELLY, MD's NPI is 1457321978 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.
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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