2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1902831647 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in PRINCETON, New Jersey. 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
25
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$23.39
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PRINCETON, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 25 claims across 19 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $23.39 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. filed 25 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PRINCETON, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. 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).

CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2006

NPI 1902831647

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

25 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,401

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) 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 LUTZ, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in PRINCETON, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1902831647. 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 LUTZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 389 WALL ST, PRINCETON, NJ, 08540, with a listed phone of (609) 683-5500. NPI 1902831647 was issued on 07/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LUTZ 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 25 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $125 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.0%. 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.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,626 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 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

389 WALL ST
PRINCETON, NJ 08540

Provider Details

NPI 1902831647
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2006

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 LUTZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

Harrow Eye, LLC

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.

25
Total Claims
$125
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25
Total Day Supply
298
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$125
Opioid Claims
12 (48.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.70
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
11

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

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,626
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D.'s 25 claims are below the specialty average of 1,401.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LUTZ.

Compare Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in PRINCETON, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. wrote 25 Medicare Part D claims totaling $125 in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. is located at 389 WALL ST, PRINCETON, NJ, 08540. Phone: (609) 683-5500.
What is CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902831647, issued on 07/11/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 48.0%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,626 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 25 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER LUTZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1902831647 with credentials M.D.. 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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