2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1396755286 MD
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CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in BERLIN, Maryland. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 430 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.6K
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BERLIN, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 430 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.6K across 18 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,655 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2006

NPI 1396755286

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,655 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 GALUARDI, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in BERLIN, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1396755286. 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 GALUARDI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10308 OLD OCEAN CITY BLVD, BERLIN, MD, 21811, with a listed phone of (410) 641-3579. NPI 1396755286 was issued on 08/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GALUARDI 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 3,655 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 430 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $201K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

10308 OLD OCEAN CITY BLVD
BERLIN, MD 21811

Provider Details

NPI 1396755286
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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

Total received

$1.6K

Largest payer

Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,655
Total Claims
$201K
Total Drug Cost
430
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,627
Total Day Supply
121,149
Generic Drug Cost
$99K
Opioid Claims
1,443 (39.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 190, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
397
Tramadol Hcl
312
Oxycodone Hcl
290
Gabapentin
282
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
233
Duloxetine Hcl
187
Methylprednisolone
159
Lamotrigine
158
Tizanidine Hcl
155
Baclofen
140

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD's 3,655 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in BERLIN, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD wrote 3,655 Medicare Part D claims totaling $201K in drug costs for 430 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD is located at 10308 OLD OCEAN CITY BLVD, BERLIN, MD, 21811. Phone: (410) 641-3579.
What is CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396755286, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD had 1,443 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 39.5%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,655 Part D claims and 430 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER GALUARDI, MD's NPI is 1396755286 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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