2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1417915596 MD
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CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. 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
377
Medicare Part D claims · 92 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD filed 377 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in FORT WAYNE, Indiana, prescribing 90% generic.

377
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

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

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

377 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2006

NPI 1417915596

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

377 52% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Indiana

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 NICHOLS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7970 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804, with a listed phone of (260) 435-7001. NPI 1417915596 was issued on 05/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NICHOLS 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 377 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 92 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

7970 W JEFFERSON BLVD
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804

Provider Details

NPI 1417915596
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD 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.

POST-ACUTE PHYSICIANS OF INDIANA LLC
FORT WAYNE, IN

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 NICHOLS, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 377 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.

377
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
92
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
463
Total Day Supply
12,542
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.07
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
24
Atorvastatin Calcium
16
Eliquis
Apixaban
14
Furosemide
13
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
12
Metoprolol Succinate
11

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD's 377 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD wrote 377 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 92 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD is located at 7970 W JEFFERSON BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46804. Phone: (260) 435-7001.
What is CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417915596, issued on 05/01/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 377 Part D claims and 92 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS, MD's NPI is 1417915596 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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