NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1902015217 MD
Verify on CMS → Christopher Cost, MD
Urology Physician in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,606 in Urology 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
179
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.6/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Christopher Cost, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.6/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 179 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 79.6/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 179
- Part D claims, 2024
- 94%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christopher Cost, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1902015217), first enumerated 05/22/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 179 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.6/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
3 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1902015217 · Urology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · MIPS-BELOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1902015217
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MID 14K Urology Physician
- MIPS-BELOW 79.6/100
- RX-LIGHT 179
- BOOK-THIN 281 in Indiana
- PHOTO-FINISH Harrison Abrahams · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Cost · this prov…
Cost · this provider
79.6 MIPS pts
- Harrison Abraham…
Harrison Abrahams
79.6 MIPS pts
- Cameron Charchen…
Cameron Charchenko
79.6 MIPS pts
- Ravi Kamra · near
Ravi Kamra
79.6 MIPS pts
- Richard Kroll · …
Richard Kroll
79.6 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Christopher Cost, MD'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.
80 ≥ 26th percentile 26% 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.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher Cost, MD sits
This provider among urology physician peers
Across the 4,091 urology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Cost, MD writes more Part D claims than 12% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 26% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one urology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Cost, 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 Cost, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Cost, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
179 87% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.6/100 3.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Cost, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.6/100
- 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 | 1902015217 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/22/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.637
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
76.0359
Quality
74.4206
Cost
78
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Cost, 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.
According to CMS billing records, Christopher Cost, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 3 states.
Ascension Medical Group-Fox Valley Wisconsin Inc
Appleton, WI
St Alexius Medical Center
Bismarck, ND
Summit Medical Group Inc
Lawrenceburg, IN
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 Cost, MD - brand share 6.0%
Urology Physician average
6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 179 2024 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 2024.
179
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 310
- Total Day Supply
- 8,291
- Brand vs Generic
- 6% brand / 94% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 20
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Cost, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
61 claims
- Finasteride
Finasteride
50 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid…
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
27 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 11
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 61 |
| Finasteride | 50 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 27 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Christopher Cost, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,606
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,354
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Cost, MD's 179 claims are below the specialty average of 1,354.
Nationwide Urology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cost, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (79.6 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cost.
One of 281 Urology Physician providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Daniel Abbott
M.D.
Lafayette, IN
Dr. Deepak Agarwal
M.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Andre Alabd
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Shaheen Alanee
MD
Lafayette, IN
Dr. Hassan Alsheik
M.D.
Munster, IN
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Cost, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Cost, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Cost, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christopher Cost, MD wrote 179 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Cost, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Cost, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.6/100 (Quality: 76, Cost: 74.4). 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 Cost, MD located? ▼
Christopher Cost, MD is located at 368 BIELBY RD, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025. Phone: (859) 212-0497.
What is Christopher Cost, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Cost, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902015217, issued on 05/22/2007.
Does Christopher Cost, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Cost, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,606 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,354 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Cost, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Cost, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Oxybutynin Chloride Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Cost, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Cost, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 179 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Cost, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Cost, MD's NPI is 1902015217 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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