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CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D.

Neurology Physician in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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 · 137 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.3962/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.3962/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,310 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

74.3962/100
MIPS score · -9 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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 EARLEY, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

74 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 EARLEY, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2006

NPI 1003857384

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,310 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

74.3962/100 8.703800000000001% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Neurology Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.3962/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 74.3962/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%74.4%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 74.3962/100 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 EARLEY, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1003857384. 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 EARLEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4940 EASTERN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21224, with a listed phone of (410) 550-5624. NPI 1003857384 was issued on 06/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EARLEY 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 1,310 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.9%. 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 74.3962/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.7185, Cost 52.4354), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

4940 EASTERN AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21224

Provider Details

NPI 1003857384
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

74.3962
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.7185
Quality
52.4354
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, 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.

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
BALTIMORE, MD
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
BALTIMORE, MD

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 EARLEY, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,310 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.

1,310
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,810
Total Day Supply
53,228
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$992K
Generic Drug Cost
$84K
Opioid Claims
627 (47.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 43, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Methadone Hcl
475
Gabapentin
133
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
95
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
76
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
36
Zolpidem Tartrate
31
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
29
Wakix
Pitolisant Hcl
28
Pregabalin
27
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate
24

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

Neurology Physician Overview

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

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D.'s 1,310 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. wrote 1,310 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.3962/100 (Quality: 64.7185, Cost: 52.4354). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. is located at 4940 EASTERN AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21224. Phone: (410) 550-5624.
What is CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003857384, issued on 06/09/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $992K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. had 627 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.9%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methadone Hcl, Gabapentin, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,310 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER EARLEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1003857384 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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