2026 NPPES data Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse NPI 1639718133 RN
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CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in COSTA MESA, California. 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
293
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$52.57
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN filed 293 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse in COSTA MESA, California, prescribing 95% generic.

293
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing
$52.57
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

293 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/31/2019

NPI 1639718133

Primary specialty

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse

Niche

4,591 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

293 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,143

Specialty distribution in California

How Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse share within California

1. Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse) — 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 GALINDO, RN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider holding RN credentials at 301 VICTORIA ST, COSTA MESA, CA, 92627, with a listed phone of (949) 642-2734. NPI 1639718133 was issued on 12/31/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GALINDO 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 293 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. 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.

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,591 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,143 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

301 VICTORIA ST
COSTA MESA, CA 92627

Provider Details

NPI 1639718133
Specialty Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
Credentials RN
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/31/2019

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 GALINDO, RN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$53

Largest payer

Indivior 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN. To verify CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 293 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.

293
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
345
Total Day Supply
10,090
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
57.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN 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
Aripiprazole
29
Lamotrigine
29
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
21
Gabapentin
17
Sertraline Hcl
16
Trazodone Hcl
13
Lorazepam
11
Quetiapine Fumarate
11

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

Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Overview

How CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN fits within the Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

4,591
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in US
52
States with Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse
1,143
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN's 293 claims are below the specialty average of 1,143.

Nearby Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse Providers in California

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

Compare Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN specializes in Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse and practices in COSTA MESA, California. Credentials: RN.
How much does CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN wrote 293 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN located?
CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN is located at 301 VICTORIA ST, COSTA MESA, CA, 92627. Phone: (949) 642-2734.
What is CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639718133, issued on 12/31/2019.
Does CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 4,591 Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse provider writes 1,143 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Aripiprazole, Lamotrigine, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN appears in CMS Medicare data with 293 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER GALINDO, RN's NPI is 1639718133 with credentials RN. 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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