2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1487710042 MD
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CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in FOLEY, Alabama. 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
565
Medicare Part D claims · 353 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$32.05
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FOLEY, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 565 claims across 353 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $32.05 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD filed 565 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FOLEY, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/28/2006

NPI 1487710042

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

565 61% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency 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 FRAILIE, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in FOLEY, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1487710042. 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 FRAILIE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1613 N MCKENZIE STREET, FOLEY, AL, 36535, with a listed phone of (251) 949-3400. NPI 1487710042 was issued on 12/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRAILIE 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 565 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 353 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

1613 N MCKENZIE STREET
FOLEY, AL 36535

Provider Details

NPI 1487710042
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/28/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, 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.

GMUC OF SARALAND
SARALAND, AL
GREATER MOBILE URGENT CARE
MOBILE, AL

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

Total received

$32

Largest payer

PFIZER 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 · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 565 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.

565
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
353
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
577
Total Day Supply
5,632
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
19 (3.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
239

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 189, 75-84: 90, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azithromycin
66
Prednisone
65
Lagevrio (Eua)
Molnupiravir
39
Amoxicillin
37
Fluticasone Propionate
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
29
Cefdinir
25
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
23
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
22
Mupirocin
19

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD's 565 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in FOLEY, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD wrote 565 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 353 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD is located at 1613 N MCKENZIE STREET, FOLEY, AL, 36535. Phone: (251) 949-3400.
What is CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487710042, issued on 12/28/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Prednisone, Lagevrio (Eua). This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 565 Part D claims and 353 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER FRAILIE, MD's NPI is 1487710042 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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