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2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1932736360
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Morgantown, West Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,436 in Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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
157
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christopher Gates filed 157 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Morgantown, West Virginia.
- 157
- Part D claims, 2023
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Christopher Gates's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
157 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Gates 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 Gates?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
157 77% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia 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 Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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 Gates appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider at 101 STADIUM DR, Morgantown, WV, 26506, with a listed phone of (304) 598-4850. NPI 1932736360 was issued on 03/25/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 157 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend.
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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 | 1932736360 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/25/2020 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
157
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 345
- Total Day Supply
- 9,987
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.02
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% 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 |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 |
| Incruse Ellipta Umeclidinium Bromide | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Christopher Gates fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Gates's 157 claims are below the specialty average of 693.
Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gates.
Dr. Bhavana Bhatnagar
D.O.
Wheeling, WV
Dr. Ramon Jereza
M.D.
Beckley, WV
Dr. Sushil Mehrotra
MD
Wheeling, WV
Dr. Mina Shenouda
M.D.
Huntington, WV
Dr. Carlos Vasquez
MD
Wheeling, WV
Compare Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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 West Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Gates's specialty? ▼
Christopher Gates specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Morgantown, West Virginia.
How much does Christopher Gates prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Gates wrote 157 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Gates located? ▼
Christopher Gates is located at 101 STADIUM DR, Morgantown, WV, 26506. Phone: (304) 598-4850.
What is Christopher Gates's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Gates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932736360, issued on 03/25/2020.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Gates prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Gates's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Incruse Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Gates accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Gates appears in CMS Medicare data with 157 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Gates's credentials? ▼
Christopher Gates's NPI is 1932736360. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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