2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner NPI 1114644192 APRN-CNP
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CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
20
Medicare Part D claims · Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner avg: 426
MIPS score
93.5416/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5416/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

93.5416/100
MIPS score · +10 vs avg
20
Part D claims, 2023

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CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

94 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2022

NPI 1114644192

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Niche

1,410 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 426

MIPS final score

93.5416/100 10.441600000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner share within New Mexico

1. Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.5416/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner) — 93.5416/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.5%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner) — 93.5416/100 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.

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CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN-CNP credentials at 2211 LOMAS BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87106, with a listed phone of (505) 272-2111. NPI 1114644192 was issued on 10/20/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FICHERA 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 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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 93.5416/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.2189, Cost 63.8307), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,410 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 426 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

2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106

Provider Details

NPI 1114644192
Specialty Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN-CNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/20/2022

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.5416
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.2189
Quality
63.8307
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP 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.

HOSPITALIST MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF TEXAS PLLC
RIO RANCHO, NM

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

20
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
34
Total Day Supply
943
Generic Drug Cost
$434

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88

Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP fits within the Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

1,410
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
50
States with Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner
426
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP's 20 claims are below the specialty average of 426.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FICHERA.

Compare Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP specializes in Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: APRN-CNP.
How much does CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5416/100 (Quality: 93.2189, Cost: 63.8307). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP located?
CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP is located at 2211 LOMAS BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87106. Phone: (505) 272-2111.
What is CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114644192, issued on 10/20/2022.
How many Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 1,410 Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner providers across 50 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner provider writes 426 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 20 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER FICHERA, APRN-CNP's NPI is 1114644192 with credentials APRN-CNP. 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.

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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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