2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1821671546 MD
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CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD

Family Medicine Physician in BRANSON, Missouri. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 83 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$15.6
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD filed 1,086 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in BRANSON, Missouri, prescribing 83% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
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 FLUD, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,086 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 FLUD, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/30/2021

NPI 1821671546

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,086 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 FLUD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 525 BRANSON LANDING BLVD, BRANSON, MO, 65616, with a listed phone of (417) 335-7000. NPI 1821671546 was issued on 04/30/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FLUD 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 1,086 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $155K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

525 BRANSON LANDING BLVD
BRANSON, MO 65616

Provider Details

NPI 1821671546
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/30/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD 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.

SKAGGS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
FORSYTH, MO

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

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 FLUD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 · Typical

CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,086 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.

1,086
Total Claims
$155K
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,426
Total Day Supply
40,550
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$140K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
26 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 35, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD 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
58
Gabapentin
42
Lisinopril
39
Losartan Potassium
35
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
33
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
23
Furosemide
23
Omeprazole
23
Pantoprazole Sodium
21
Duloxetine Hcl
20

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD's 1,086 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BRANSON, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD wrote 1,086 Medicare Part D claims totaling $155K in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD is located at 525 BRANSON LANDING BLVD, BRANSON, MO, 65616. Phone: (417) 335-7000.
What is CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821671546, issued on 04/30/2021.
Does CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $140K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,086 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER FLUD, MD's NPI is 1821671546 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

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.
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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