2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1386739217 MD ABFP PC
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CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC

Adult Medicine Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. 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
84
Medicare Part D claims · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 84 claims — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC 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 MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1386739217

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

84 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within New Mexico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult 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 MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD ABFP PC. NPI: 1386739217. 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 MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding MD ABFP PC credentials at 9201 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE STE 301, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87111, with a listed phone of (505) 821-4444. NPI 1386739217 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERCHANT 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 84 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

9201 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE STE 301
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111

Provider Details

NPI 1386739217
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials MD ABFP PC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 84 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.

84
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
96
Total Day Supply
2,210
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
30

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.79

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
16
Azithromycin
13
Carvedilol
12
Celecoxib
12
Mirtazapine
12
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
11

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC's 84 claims are below the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in New Mexico

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: MD ABFP PC.
How much does CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC located?
CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC is located at 9201 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE STE 301, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87111. Phone: (505) 821-4444.
What is CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386739217, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Azithromycin, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT, MD ABFP PC's NPI is 1386739217 with credentials MD ABFP PC. 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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