2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1558504902 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.

Pediatrics Physician in SEATTLE, Washington. 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
443
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
MIPS score
85.7185/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.7185/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 443 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.7185/100
MIPS score · +3 vs avg
443
Part D claims, 2023
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 FITZGERALD, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

86 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 FITZGERALD, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/15/2009

NPI 1558504902

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

443 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

MIPS final score

85.7185/100 2.6185000000000116% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Washington

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within Washington

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatrics Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.7185/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 85.7185/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.7%
MIPS final score (Pediatrics Physician) — 85.7185/100 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 FITZGERALD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 904 7TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98104, with a listed phone of (206) 329-1760. NPI 1558504902 was issued on 04/15/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FITZGERALD 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 443 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K 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 85.7185/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6751, Cost 61.479), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

904 7TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104

Provider Details

NPI 1558504902
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/15/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.7185
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6751
Quality
61.479
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. 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.

CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION
BEVERLY HILLS, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.. To verify CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

443
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,070
Total Day Supply
31,495
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
47
Amlodipine Besylate
36
Lisinopril
21
Levothyroxine Sodium
17
Rosuvastatin Calcium
15
Losartan Potassium
14
Metoprolol Succinate
14
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
12
Metformin Hcl
11

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.'s 443 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. wrote 443 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.7185/100 (Quality: 85.6751, Cost: 61.479). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. is located at 904 7TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA, 98104. Phone: (206) 329-1760.
What is CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558504902, issued on 04/15/2009.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 443 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER FITZGERALD, M.D.'s NPI is 1558504902 with credentials M.D.. 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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