NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Geriatric Pharmacist NPI 1437720638 PHARMD
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Geriatric Pharmacist in Charlotte, 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 1,285 in Geriatric 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
845
Medicare Part D claims · 206 beneficiaries · Geriatric Pharmacist avg: 140
Generic prescribing
30%
generic claims · 69% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Christopher Houpt, PHARMD filed 845 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Geriatric Pharmacist in Charlotte, North Carolina, prescribing 30% generic.
- 845
- Part D claims, 2024
- 30%
- generic prescribing
- ≥72nd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christopher Houpt, PHARMD
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- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1437720638), first enumerated 07/08/2021.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 845 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1437720638 · Geriatric Pharmacist
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-NARROW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1437720638
- ENUM-RECENT 2021
- TAX-NARROW 1,285
- RX-LIGHT 845
- BOOK-THIN 61 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Mimoza Metarapi, PHA… · 2021
Christopher Houpt, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
845 ≥ 72nd percentile 72% of 1,416,883 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 · 2024
What does the federal data show about Christopher Houpt, PHARMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Pharmacist
Medicare Part D claims
845 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Geriatric Pharmacist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437720638 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Pharmacist |
| Credentials | PHARMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/08/2021 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy
Christopher Houpt, PHARMD - brand share 69.0%
Geriatric Pharmacist average
69% brand-name claims vs 30% generic, on 845 2024 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 2024.
845
Total Claims
$696K
Total Drug Cost
206
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,779.433
- Total Day Supply
- 52,728
- Brand vs Generic
- 69% brand / 30% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $688K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.64
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 70, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Houpt, PHARMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Jardiance
Jardiance
86 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
65 claims
- Ozempic
Ozempic
51 claims
- Mounjaro
Mounjaro
48 claims
- Farxiga
Farxiga
39 claims
- Xarelto 26
Xarelto
26 claims
- Myrbetriq 20
Myrbetriq
20 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 19
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 86 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 65 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 51 |
| Mounjaro Tirzepatide | 48 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 39 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 26 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 20 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 19 |
| Repatha Sureclick Evolocumab | 19 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Geriatric Pharmacist Overview
How Christopher Houpt, PHARMD fits within the Geriatric Pharmacist landscape nationally.
1,285
Geriatric Pharmacist Providers in US
51
States with Geriatric Pharmacist
140
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Houpt, PHARMD's 845 claims are above the specialty average of 140.
Nationwide Geriatric Pharmacist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Houpt, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Geriatric Pharmacist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Houpt.
One of 61 Geriatric Pharmacist providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Brandi Apple
PHARMD
Charlotte, NC
Ritchie Applewhite
RPH
Kinston, NC
Dr. Melissa Arrington
PHARMD
Davidson, NC
Judy Bennett
RPH
Raleigh, NC
Joe Brewton
RPH
Holly Springs, NC
Compare Geriatric Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Houpt, PHARMD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Houpt, PHARMD specializes in Geriatric Pharmacist and practices in Charlotte, North Carolina. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does Christopher Houpt, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christopher Houpt, PHARMD wrote 845 Medicare Part D claims totaling $696K in drug costs for 206 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Houpt, PHARMD located? ▼
Christopher Houpt, PHARMD is located at 1918 RANDOLPH RD STE 275, Charlotte, NC, 28207. Phone: (704) 384-1354.
What is Christopher Houpt, PHARMD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Houpt, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437720638, issued on 07/08/2021.
Does Christopher Houpt, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Houpt, PHARMD's prescribing is 69% brand-name and 30% generic drugs by claim count, with $688K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Pharmacist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,285 Geriatric Pharmacist providers across 51 states in the US. The average Geriatric Pharmacist provider writes 140 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Houpt, PHARMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Houpt, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Jardiance, Eliquis, Ozempic. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Houpt, PHARMD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Houpt, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 845 Part D claims and 206 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Houpt, PHARMD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Houpt, PHARMD's NPI is 1437720638 with credentials PHARMD. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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