2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1174620595 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D.

Pediatrics Physician in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. filed 1,847 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in FORT COLLINS, Colorado, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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 DRYSDALE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,847 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 DRYSDALE, M.D. 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 DRYSDALE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1174620595

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,847 142% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics 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 DRYSDALE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4674 SNOW MESA DRIVE, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80528, with a listed phone of (970) 266-3650. NPI 1174620595 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DRYSDALE 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 1,847 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $144K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%. 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

4674 SNOW MESA DRIVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80528

Provider Details

NPI 1174620595
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, 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.

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC
FORT COLLINS, CO

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 DRYSDALE, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,847 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.

1,847
Total Claims
$144K
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,439
Total Day Supply
128,604
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$111K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
117 (6.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
68

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
51% female / 49% 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 DRYSDALE, M.D. 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
115
Atorvastatin Calcium
102
Amlodipine Besylate
88
Lisinopril
73
Omeprazole
59
Simvastatin
50
Escitalopram Oxalate
45
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
44
Losartan Potassium
37
Metformin Hcl
36

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D.'s 1,847 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. wrote 1,847 Medicare Part D claims totaling $144K in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. is located at 4674 SNOW MESA DRIVE, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80528. Phone: (970) 266-3650.
What is CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174620595, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $111K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. had 117 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.3%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,847 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER DRYSDALE, M.D.'s NPI is 1174620595 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.
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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