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2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1780686410 MD
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Christopher Danby, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Fort Wayne, 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 5,174 in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 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
211
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 119
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows

Christopher Danby, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 211 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

85/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
211
Part D claims, 2024
67%
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 Danby, 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 1780686410), first enumerated 08/12/2005.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 211 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 85/100 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.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1780686410 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-INLINE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1780686410
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2005
  • TAX-MID 5K Thoracic Surgery
  • MIPS-INLINE 85/100
  • RX-LIGHT 211
  • BOOK-THIN 105 in Indiana
  • PHOTO-FINISH Eve Cieutat, M.D. · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Christopher Danby, 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.

85 ≥ 46th percentile 46% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

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 Danby, MD sits

This provider among thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) physician peers

Across the 795 thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Danby, MD writes more Part D claims than 87% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 44% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

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claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Christopher Danby, MD, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 44
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Danby, 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 Danby, 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 Danby, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2005

NPI 1780686410

Primary specialty

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

Mid-sized

5,174 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

211 77% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 119

MIPS final score

85/100 1.5 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers
Behavior Technician14.3%Student in an Organized Heal…4.8%Pharmacist4.3%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Family Nurse Practitioner4.2%Mental Health Counselor4.1%Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothor…0.1%
Largest specialties in Indiana (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Christopher Danby, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%85%
MIPS final score (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) - 85/100 vs national avg 83.5
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

7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 436-2424

Provider Details

NPI 1780686410
Specialty Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.0072
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
72.2418
Quality
44.449
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Christopher Danby, MD - brand share 33.0%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician average

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 211 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.

211
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
211.3
Total Day Supply
2,691
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
65

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.72
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Christopher Danby, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Silver Sulfadiazine
 38
Doxycycline Hyclate
 27
Mupirocin
 25
Gentamicin Sulfate
 20
Ssd
Silver Sulfadiazine
17
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
15
Santyl
Collagenase Clostridium Hist.
15

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

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview

How Christopher Danby, MD fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

5,174
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
119
Avg Claims per Provider

Christopher Danby, MD's 211 claims are above the specialty average of 119.

Nationwide Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Danby, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (85 here).

Eve Cieutat 85 TN Ashley Fratello 85 IA Alim Khandekar 85 TN Robert Oakes 85 NE

Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

John Mannion Dover, DE Gary Green Syracuse, NY Charles Beckman New Haven, CT Kevin Ducey Roanoke, VA

Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Indiana

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

One of 105 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.

Dr. Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari
M.D.
Munster, IN
Dr. Anthony Ascioti
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Elizabeth Ashworth
M.D.
Vincennes, IN
Dr. Thomas Aufiero
M.D.
Lafayette, IN
Dr. Andrew Barksdale
MD
Indianapolis, IN

Compare Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christopher Danby, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Danby, MD specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Danby, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christopher Danby, MD wrote 211 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Danby, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Danby, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85/100 (Quality: 72.2, Cost: 44.4). 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 Danby, MD located? ▼
Christopher Danby, MD is located at 7910 W JEFFERSON BLVD, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804. Phone: (260) 436-2424.
What is Christopher Danby, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Danby, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780686410, issued on 08/12/2005.
Does Christopher Danby, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Danby, MD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,174 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 119 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Danby, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Danby, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Silver Sulfadiazine, Doxycycline Hyclate, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Danby, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Danby, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 211 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Danby, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Danby, MD's NPI is 1780686410 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

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