2026 NPPES data Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician NPI 1851582332 D.O.
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CHRISTOPHER FALCON, D.O.

Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician in NATRONA HEIGHTS, Pennsylvania. 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
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 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER FALCON, D.O. is a Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NATRONA HEIGHTS, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 268 claims across 161 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 50/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER FALCON, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 50 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 268 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

CHRISTOPHER FALCON, D.O. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/08/2007

NPI 1851582332

Primary specialty

Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician

Rare

370 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

268 153% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 106

MIPS final score

50/100 33.099999999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Below 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

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MIPS final score (Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician) — 50/100 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 FALCON, D.O. is a Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician provider practicing in NATRONA HEIGHTS, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1851582332. 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 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FALCON 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 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%. 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 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

2913 FREEPORT RD
NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician Overview

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.

Compare Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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

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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