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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1255444121 MD
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Bayside, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,161 in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 285 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.5/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christopher Corines, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,687 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84.5/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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 Corines, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
85 45th percentile higher than 45% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher Corines, MD sits
This provider among geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician peers
Across the 724 geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Corines, MD writes more Part D claims than 44% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 46% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one geriatric medicine (internal medicine) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Corines, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Corines, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Corines, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,687 62% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84.5/100 1.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Corines, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) - 84.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Christopher Corines, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4401 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD STE L3B, Bayside, NY, 11361, with a listed phone of (718) 717-0201. NPI 1255444121 was issued on 08/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,687 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 285 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $147K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.3, Cost 54.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255444121 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/16/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
84.4744
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.334
Quality
54.914
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Christopher Corines, MD. To verify Christopher Corines, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Christopher Corines, MD - brand share 12.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,687 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.
1,687
Total Claims
$147K
Total Drug Cost
285
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,406
- Total Day Supply
- 131,558
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $107K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $38K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% 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 Corines, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
170 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
132 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
95 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
91 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
83 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 64
Metoprolol Succinate
64 claims
- Metformin Hcl 42
Metformin Hcl
42 claims
- Losartan Potassium 39
Losartan Potassium
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 170 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 132 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 95 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 91 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 83 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 64 |
| Metformin Hcl | 42 |
| Losartan Potassium | 39 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 30 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Christopher Corines, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Corines, MD's 1,687 claims are below the specialty average of 4,450.
Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Corines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Corines, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Corines, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Bayside, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Corines, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Corines, MD wrote 1,687 Medicare Part D claims totaling $147K in drug costs for 285 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Corines, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Corines, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.5/100 (Quality: 93.3, Cost: 54.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Corines, MD located? ▼
Christopher Corines, MD is located at 4401 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD STE L3B, Bayside, NY, 11361. Phone: (718) 717-0201.
What is Christopher Corines, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Corines, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255444121, issued on 08/16/2006.
Does Christopher Corines, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Corines, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $107K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Corines, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Corines, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Corines, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Corines, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,687 Part D claims and 285 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Corines, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Corines, MD's NPI is 1255444121 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
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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