NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1538368170 DO
Verify on CMS → Christopher Matson, DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Des Moines, Iowa.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 351,014 in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 474 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 488
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88.6/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Christopher Matson, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 9,450 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 88.6/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 9K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- ≥54th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christopher Matson, DO
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1538368170), first enumerated 07/13/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 9,450 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1538368170 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1538368170
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-MEGA 351K Student in
- MIPS-ABOVE 88.6/100
- RX-MID 9,450
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,336 in Iowa
- PHOTO-FINISH Alexander Beard · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Matson · this pr…
Matson · this provider
88.6 MIPS pts
- Tracy Meyer · hi…
Tracy Meyer
88.6 MIPS pts
- Tiffany Bland · …
Tiffany Bland
88.6 MIPS pts
- Mandi Parks · near
Mandi Parks
88.6 MIPS pts
- Alexander Beard …
Alexander Beard
88.6 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Christopher Matson, DO's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
89 ≥ 54th percentile 54% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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 whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher Matson, DO sits
This provider among student in an organized health care education/training program peers
Across the 12,177 student in an organized health care education/training program providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Matson, DO writes more Part D claims than 99% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 52% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one student in an organized health care education/training program peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Matson, DO. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Christopher Matson, DO?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Medicare Part D claims
9,450 19× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
88.6/100 5.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Matson, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 88.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538368170 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/13/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
88.6368
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
78.3841
Quality
67.0719
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Matson, DO bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Broadlawns Medical Center
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Des Moines, IA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 160101
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Christopher Matson, DO - brand share 13.0%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 9,450 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.
9,450
Total Claims
$669K
Total Drug Cost
474
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 16,756.267
- Total Day Supply
- 484,905
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $570K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $94K
- Opioid Claims
- 363 (3.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 105
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 143, 65-74: 257, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Matson, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
469 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
434 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
409 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
405 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
277 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
251 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
226 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
199 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 469 |
| Omeprazole | 434 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 409 |
| Lisinopril | 405 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 277 |
| Gabapentin | 251 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 226 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 199 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 190 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 187 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview
How Christopher Matson, DO fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.
351,014
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
488
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Matson, DO's 9,450 claims are above the specialty average of 488.
Nationwide Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Matson, both outside Iowa so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (88.6 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Matson.
One of 1,336 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers enrolled in Iowa, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Matson, DO's specialty? ▼
Christopher Matson, DO specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in Des Moines, Iowa. Credentials: DO.
How much does Christopher Matson, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christopher Matson, DO wrote 9,450 Medicare Part D claims totaling $669K in drug costs for 474 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Matson, DO's Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Matson, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6/100 (Quality: 78.4, Cost: 67.1). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Matson, DO located? ▼
Christopher Matson, DO is located at 1801 HICKMAN RD, Des Moines, IA, 50314. Phone: (515) 282-2273.
What is Christopher Matson, DO's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Matson, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538368170, issued on 07/13/2007.
Does Christopher Matson, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Matson, DO's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $570K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Matson, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Matson, DO had 363 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 351,014 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 488 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Matson, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Matson, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Omeprazole, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Matson, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Matson, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,450 Part D claims and 474 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Matson, DO's credentials? ▼
Christopher Matson, DO's NPI is 1538368170 with credentials DO. 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.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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