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2026 NPPES data Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician NPI 1851582332 D.O.
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Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 370 in Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) 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
268
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician avg: 106
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
50/100
▼ 33 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christopher Falcon, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 50/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 268 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 50/100
- MIPS score · -33 vs avg
- 268
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- 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 Falcon, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
50 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher Falcon, D.O. sits
This provider among surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician peers
Across the 84 surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Falcon, D.O. writes more Part D claims than 83% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 7% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one surgery of the hand (plastic surgery) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Falcon, D.O.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Falcon, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Falcon, D.O.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
268 153% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
50/100 33.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 50/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician) - 50/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Christopher Falcon, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 2913 FREEPORT RD, Natrona Heights, PA, 15065, with a listed phone of (724) 226-3900. NPI 1851582332 was issued on 08/08/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 268 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.7%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 50/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 370 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 106 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1851582332 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/08/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
50
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Christopher Falcon, D.O.. To verify Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Christopher Falcon, D.O. - brand share 19.0%
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician average
19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 268 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.
268
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 273
- Total Day Supply
- 3,948
- Brand vs Generic
- 19% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $16K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Opioid Claims
- 69 (25.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 58
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 55, 85+: 33
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Falcon, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil
61 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
61 claims
- Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil
45 claims
- Silver Sulfadiazine 17
Silver Sulfadiazine
17 claims
- Ssd 15
Ssd
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluorouracil | 61 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 61 |
| Cefadroxil | 45 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 17 |
| Ssd Silver Sulfadiazine | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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How Christopher Falcon, D.O. fits within the Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
370
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
43
States with Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician
106
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s 268 claims are above the specialty average of 106.
Nearby Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Falcon.
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Christopher Falcon, D.O. specializes in Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician and practices in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Christopher Falcon, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Falcon, D.O. wrote 268 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Falcon, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 50/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Falcon, D.O. located? ▼
Christopher Falcon, D.O. is located at 2913 FREEPORT RD, Natrona Heights, PA, 15065. Phone: (724) 226-3900.
What is Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851582332, issued on 08/08/2007.
Does Christopher Falcon, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Falcon, D.O. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Falcon, D.O. had 69 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.7%.
How many Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 370 Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider writes 106 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Falcon, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluorouracil, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Cefadroxil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Falcon, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Falcon, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 268 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Christopher Falcon, D.O.'s NPI is 1851582332 with credentials D.O.. 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 (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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