NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1033479878 MD
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Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Rockport, Maine.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 353 in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
954
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 921
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$940.26
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Christopher Edwards, MD filed 954 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Rockport, Maine, prescribing 57% generic.
- 954
- Part D claims, 2024
- 57%
- generic prescribing
- $940.26
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥74th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christopher Edwards, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1033479878), first enumerated 05/28/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 954 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$940.26 in reported industry payments (18 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1033479878 · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-TRACE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1033479878
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-TRACE 353
- RX-LIGHT 954
- BOOK-THIN 1 in Maine
- PHOTO-ENUM Michael Lopez, M.D.,… · 2012
Christopher Edwards, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
954 ≥ 74th percentile 74% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Edwards, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Christopher Edwards, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
954 4% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1033479878 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/28/2012 |
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 Edwards, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$940
Largest payer
EDW Pharma, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Christopher Edwards, MD - brand share 43.0%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician average
43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 954 2024 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 2024.
954
Total Claims
$6.8M
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,364.267
- Total Day Supply
- 36,602
- Brand vs Generic
- 43% brand / 57% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6.8M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $24K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.32
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 36, 65-74: 45, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Edwards, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gamunex-C
Gamunex-C
116 claims
- Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
93 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
75 claims
- Riluzole
Riluzole
75 claims
- Radicava Ors
Radicava Ors
62 claims
- Pyridostigmine Bro…
Pyridostigmine Bromide
56 claims
- Soliris 40
Soliris
40 claims
- Ultomiris 40
Ultomiris
40 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gamunex-C Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46 | 116 |
| Sodium Chloride 0.9 % Sodium Chloride | 93 |
| Prednisone | 75 |
| Riluzole | 75 |
| Radicava Ors Edaravone | 62 |
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 56 |
| Soliris Eculizumab | 40 |
| Ultomiris Ravulizumab-Cwvz | 40 |
| Azathioprine | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 37 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview
How Christopher Edwards, MD fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.
353
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
921
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Edwards, MD's 954 claims are above the specialty average of 921.
Nationwide Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Edwards, both outside Maine so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Edwards, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Edwards, MD specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in Rockport, Maine. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Edwards, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christopher Edwards, MD wrote 954 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6.8M in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Edwards, MD located? ▼
Christopher Edwards, MD is located at 4 GLEN COVE DR STE 201, Rockport, ME, 04856. Phone: (207) 301-5757.
What is Christopher Edwards, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Edwards, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033479878, issued on 05/28/2012.
Does Christopher Edwards, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Edwards, MD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $6.8M in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 353 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 921 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Edwards, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Edwards, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gamunex-C, Sodium Chloride, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Edwards, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Edwards, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 954 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Edwards, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Edwards, MD's NPI is 1033479878 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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