2026 NPPES data Psychologist NPI 1649289919 PH.D., M.P.
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CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.

Psychologist in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 299 beneficiaries · Psychologist avg: 760
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. filed 6,547 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychologist in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, prescribing 93% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,547 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/05/2006

NPI 1649289919

Primary specialty

Psychologist

Mid-sized

47,503 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,547 761% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 760

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Psychologist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Psychologist share within Louisiana

1. Psychologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychologist share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychologist) — 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.

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CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. is a Psychologist provider practicing in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PH.D., M.P.. NPI: 1649289919. 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 ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychologist provider holding PH.D., M.P. credentials at 93 MAGNATE DR., LAFAYETTE, LA, 70508, with a listed phone of (337) 889-5830. NPI 1649289919 was issued on 08/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ECKHOLDT 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 6,547 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 299 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $724K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. 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.

Psychologist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 47,503 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 760 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

93 MAGNATE DR.
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

Provider Details

NPI 1649289919
Specialty Psychologist
Credentials PH.D., M.P.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/05/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 6,547 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.

6,547
Total Claims
$724K
Total Drug Cost
299
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,710
Total Day Supply
258,012
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$511K
Generic Drug Cost
$214K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 92, 65-74: 134, 75-84: 62, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Claim-Specialty
Alprazolam
N/A

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

Psychologist Overview

How CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. fits within the Psychologist landscape nationally.

47,503
Psychologist Providers in US
56
States with Psychologist
760
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.'s 6,547 claims are above the specialty average of 760.

Nearby Psychologist Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Psychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. specializes in Psychologist and practices in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. Credentials: PH.D., M.P..
How much does CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. wrote 6,547 Medicare Part D claims totaling $724K in drug costs for 299 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. located?
CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. is located at 93 MAGNATE DR., LAFAYETTE, LA, 70508. Phone: (337) 889-5830.
What is CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649289919, issued on 08/05/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.'s prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $511K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychologist providers are there in the US?
There are 47,503 Psychologist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychologist provider writes 760 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Claim-Specialty. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,547 Part D claims and 299 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER ECKHOLDT, PH.D., M.P.'s NPI is 1649289919 with credentials PH.D., M.P.. 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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