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2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1477920239
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Pharmacist in Canton, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 291,043 in Pharmacist, 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
161
Medicare Part D claims · 141 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 96% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Christopher Fries filed 161 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in Canton, North Carolina, prescribing 0% generic.
- 161
- Part D claims, 2023
- 0%
- generic prescribing
- ≥35th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Christopher Fries's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
161 ≥ 35th percentile 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Christopher Fries?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
161 19% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Christopher Fries appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider at 10 NEW CLYDE HWY, Canton, NC, 28716, with a listed phone of (828) 648-4468. NPI 1477920239 was issued on 08/27/2015.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 161 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 141 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 96% brand-name and 0% generic by claim count.
Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 291,043 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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 | 1477920239 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pharmacist |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/27/2015 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Christopher Fries - brand share 96.0%
Pharmacist average
96% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 161 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.
161
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
141
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 161
- Total Day Supply
- 509
- Brand vs Generic
- 96% brand / 0% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $41K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.82
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Shingrix Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf | 52 |
| Arexvy Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf | 15 |
| Abrysvo "Rsv Vacc | N/A |
| Boostrix Tdap "Diphth | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pharmacist Overview
How Christopher Fries fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.
291,043
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Fries's 161 claims are above the specialty average of 135.
Nearby Pharmacist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fries.
Syed Abbas
Shelby, NC
Dr. Robert Abbe
RPH
Huntersville, NC
Dr. Tamunosa Abbey
PHARMD
Kings Mountain, NC
Dr. Carlisle Abbott
PHARMD
Durham, NC
Dr. Dana Abbott
PHARM.D.
Pineville, NC
Compare Pharmacist 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 North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pharmacist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Fries's specialty? ▼
Christopher Fries specializes in Pharmacist and practices in Canton, North Carolina.
How much does Christopher Fries prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Fries wrote 161 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 141 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Fries located? ▼
Christopher Fries is located at 10 NEW CLYDE HWY, Canton, NC, 28716. Phone: (828) 648-4468.
What is Christopher Fries's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Fries's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477920239, issued on 08/27/2015.
Does Christopher Fries prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Fries's prescribing is 96% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 291,043 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Fries prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Fries's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy, Abrysvo. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Fries accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Fries appears in CMS Medicare data with 161 Part D claims and 141 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Fries's credentials? ▼
Christopher Fries's NPI is 1477920239. 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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