2026 NPPES data Vascular Neurology Physician NPI 1740338060 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.

Vascular Neurology Physician in BUFFALO, New York. 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
18
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Vascular Neurology Physician avg: 378
MIPS score
95.1965/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$103.55
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. is a Vascular Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BUFFALO, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 18 claims across 12 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.1965/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $103.55 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.1965 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 18 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/05/2007

NPI 1740338060

Primary specialty

Vascular Neurology Physician

Niche

555 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

18 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 378

MIPS final score

95.1965/100 12.096500000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Vascular Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Vascular Neurology Physician share within New York

1. Vascular Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vascular Neurology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.1965/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Vascular Neurology Physician) — 95.1965/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.2%
MIPS final score (Vascular Neurology Physician) — 95.1965/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 DELINE, M.D. is a Vascular Neurology Physician provider practicing in BUFFALO, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1740338060. 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 DELINE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 100 HIGH ST, BUFFALO, NY, 14203, with a listed phone of (716) 859-5600. NPI 1740338060 was issued on 01/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DELINE 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 18 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.1965/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.6225), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Vascular Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 555 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 378 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

100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203

Provider Details

NPI 1740338060
Specialty Vascular Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/05/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.1965
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.6225
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. 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.

INDIAN RIVER HEALTH SERVICES INC
VERO BEACH, FL

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$104

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 DELINE, M.D.. To verify CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

18
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
44
Total Day Supply
1,320
Generic Drug Cost
$542

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82

Vascular Neurology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. fits within the Vascular Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

555
Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in US
47
States with Vascular Neurology Physician
378
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.'s 18 claims are below the specialty average of 378.

Nearby Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DELINE.

Compare Vascular Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. specializes in Vascular Neurology Physician and practices in BUFFALO, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.1965/100 (Quality: 70.6225). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. is located at 100 HIGH ST, BUFFALO, NY, 14203. Phone: (716) 859-5600.
What is CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740338060, issued on 01/05/2007.
How many Vascular Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 555 Vascular Neurology Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Vascular Neurology Physician provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 18 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER DELINE, M.D.'s NPI is 1740338060 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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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