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2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1801874656 MD
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Philadelphia, 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 15,306 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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
962
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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 Formal, MD filed 962 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, prescribing 95% generic.
- 962
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
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 Formal, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
962 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Formal, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Christopher Formal, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
962 23% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician. Verify directly:
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 Formal, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1513 RACE ST, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, with a listed phone of (215) 587-3159. NPI 1801874656 was issued on 01/03/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 962 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $72K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.2%.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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 | 1801874656 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/03/2006 |
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 Formal, MD. To verify Christopher Formal, MD'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 · Generic-heavy
Christopher Formal, MD - brand share 5.0%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 962 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.
962
Total Claims
$72K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,285
- Total Day Supply
- 37,090
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $41K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
- Opioid Claims
- 339 (35.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 19
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 53.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.33
- Gender Split
- 21% female / 79% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 56, 65-74: 21, 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 Formal, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Baclofen
Baclofen
150 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
143 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
96 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
88 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 56
Tizanidine Hcl
56 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 48
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
48 claims
- Oxycontin 37
Oxycontin
37 claims
- Mirtazapine 32
Mirtazapine
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Baclofen | 150 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 143 |
| Gabapentin | 96 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 88 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 56 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 48 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 37 |
| Mirtazapine | 32 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 30 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How Christopher Formal, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Formal, MD's 962 claims are above the specialty average of 781.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Formal.
Dr. Nader Abdelmassieh
MD
Monongahela, PA
Dr. Christina Abraham
M.D.
Warminster, PA
Dr. Mathew Abraham
MD
Blue Bell, PA
Dr. Benjamin Abramoff
M.D.
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Peggy Abrams
M.D.
Philadelphia, PA
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- 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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Formal, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Formal, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Formal, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Formal, MD wrote 962 Medicare Part D claims totaling $72K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Formal, MD located? ▼
Christopher Formal, MD is located at 1513 RACE ST, Philadelphia, PA, 19102. Phone: (215) 587-3159.
What is Christopher Formal, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Formal, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801874656, issued on 01/03/2006.
Does Christopher Formal, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Formal, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Formal, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Formal, MD had 339 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.2%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Formal, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Formal, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Baclofen, Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Formal, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Formal, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 962 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Formal, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Formal, MD's NPI is 1801874656 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
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.
- 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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