2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1447784608
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CHRISTOPHER CULHANE

Family Medicine Physician in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER CULHANE filed 1,136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, prescribing 74% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
74%
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 CULHANE's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,136 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER CULHANE practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 CULHANE?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2017

NPI 1447784608

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,136 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 CULHANE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider at 2906 S 20TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53215, with a listed phone of (414) 672-1353. NPI 1447784608 was issued on 04/14/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CULHANE 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 1,136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $241K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2906 S 20TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215

Provider Details

NPI 1447784608
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/14/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER CULHANE 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.

16TH STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC.
MILWAUKEE, WI

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 · Above average

CHRISTOPHER CULHANE — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 1,136 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.

1,136
Total Claims
$241K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,755
Total Day Supply
48,739
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$228K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
47

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
65% female / 35% 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 CULHANE prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
103
Lisinopril
86
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
66
Ozempic
Semaglutide
35
Gabapentin
31
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
31
Omeprazole
27
Ibuprofen
26
Enbrel
Etanercept
23
Atenolol
22

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER CULHANE fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER CULHANE's 1,136 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Wisconsin

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CULHANE.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER CULHANE's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER CULHANE specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin.
How much does CHRISTOPHER CULHANE prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER CULHANE wrote 1,136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $241K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER CULHANE located?
CHRISTOPHER CULHANE is located at 2906 S 20TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53215. Phone: (414) 672-1353.
What is CHRISTOPHER CULHANE's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER CULHANE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447784608, issued on 04/14/2017.
Does CHRISTOPHER CULHANE prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER CULHANE's prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $228K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER CULHANE prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER CULHANE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Jardiance. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER CULHANE accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER CULHANE appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,136 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER CULHANE's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER CULHANE's NPI is 1447784608. 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.
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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