2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1518100072 MD
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CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in MILFORD, Connecticut. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD filed 7,242 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in MILFORD, Connecticut, prescribing 81% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing

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CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

7,242 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD 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 LUTHI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2009

NPI 1518100072

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,242 167% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Connecticut

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — 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 LUTHI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 199 CHERRY ST, MILFORD, CT, 06460, with a listed phone of (203) 874-0248. NPI 1518100072 was issued on 04/14/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LUTHI 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 7,242 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $588K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

199 CHERRY ST
MILFORD, CT 06460

Provider Details

NPI 1518100072
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/14/2009

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 7,242 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.

7,242
Total Claims
$588K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,270
Total Day Supply
171,095
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$405K
Generic Drug Cost
$180K
Opioid Claims
44 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.01
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 48, 75-84: 42, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD 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
Trazodone Hcl
290
Amlodipine Besylate
276
Atorvastatin Calcium
238
Eliquis
Apixaban
222
Mirtazapine
215
Levothyroxine Sodium
204
Gabapentin
199
Lisinopril
183
Quetiapine Fumarate
169
Furosemide
160

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD's 7,242 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in MILFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD wrote 7,242 Medicare Part D claims totaling $588K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD is located at 199 CHERRY ST, MILFORD, CT, 06460. Phone: (203) 874-0248.
What is CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518100072, issued on 04/14/2009.
Does CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $405K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,242 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER LUTHI, MD's NPI is 1518100072 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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