2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1003028812 MD
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CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. 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
601
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD filed 601 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia.

601
Part D claims, 2023
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 DAWSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

601 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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 DAWSON, MD 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 DAWSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2007

NPI 1003028812

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

601 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,401

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Virginia

1. Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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 DAWSON, MD is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1003028812. 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 DAWSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 860 OMNI BLVD STE 115, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606, with a listed phone of (757) 232-8844. NPI 1003028812 was issued on 05/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAWSON 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 601 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 132 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.8%. 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.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,626 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 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

860 OMNI BLVD STE 115
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606

Provider Details

NPI 1003028812
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, 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.

TIDEWATER PHYSICIANS MULTISPECIALTY GROUP PC
WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

601
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
658
Total Day Supply
18,295
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
239 (39.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

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
205
Tramadol Hcl
69
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
66
Duloxetine Hcl
44
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
44
Oxycodone Hcl
38
Pregabalin
34
Methylprednisolone
24
Diclofenac Sodium
14
Buprenorphine
11

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

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,626
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD's 601 claims are below the specialty average of 1,401.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD wrote 601 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD is located at 860 OMNI BLVD STE 115, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606. Phone: (757) 232-8844.
What is CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003028812, issued on 05/04/2007.
Does CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD had 239 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.8%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,626 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 601 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER DAWSON, MD's NPI is 1003028812 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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