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2026 NPPES data Nuclear Cardiology Physician NPI 1093888745 MD
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Nuclear Cardiology Physician in Richmond, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 374 in Nuclear Cardiology Physician, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 921 beneficiaries · Nuclear Cardiology Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$619.89
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christopher Nicholson, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 7,600 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 8K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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 Nicholson, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher Nicholson, MD sits
This provider among nuclear cardiology physician peers
Across the 162 nuclear cardiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Nicholson, MD writes more Part D claims than 86% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 91% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nuclear cardiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Nicholson, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Nicholson, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Nicholson, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Nuclear Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
7,600 89% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Nuclear Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher Nicholson, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nuclear Cardiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nuclear Cardiology Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Christopher Nicholson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7702 E PARHAM RD, Richmond, VA, 23294, with a listed phone of (804) 346-2070. NPI 1093888745 was issued on 11/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 7,600 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 921 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 374 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 4,019 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1093888745 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nuclear Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/17/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Nicholson, 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.
HCA Health Services OF Virginia, Inc.
Richmond, VA
Retreat Cardiology LLC
Richmond, VA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Nicholson, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$620
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Christopher Nicholson, MD - brand share 16.0%
Nuclear Cardiology Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 7,600 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.
7,600
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
921
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 19,186
- Total Day Supply
- 572,507
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $190K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 39
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 332, 75-84: 395, 85+: 171
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Nicholson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
685 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
562 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
505 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
500 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
472 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
351 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
274 claims
- Losartan Potassium 265
Losartan Potassium
265 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 685 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 562 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 505 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 500 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 472 |
| Carvedilol | 351 |
| Lisinopril | 274 |
| Losartan Potassium | 265 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 265 |
| Ezetimibe | 256 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Overview
How Christopher Nicholson, MD fits within the Nuclear Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
374
Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in US
37
States with Nuclear Cardiology Physician
4,019
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Nicholson, MD's 7,600 claims are above the specialty average of 4,019.
Nearby Nuclear Cardiology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Nicholson.
Dr. Scott Butler
MD
Reston, VA
Dr. Brigid Castro
M.D.
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Hampton Crimm
MD
Leesburg, VA
Dr. Chinedu Madu
MD
Alexandria, VA
Dr. Zia Roshandel
M.D.
Culpeper, VA
Compare Nuclear Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Nicholson, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Nicholson, MD specializes in Nuclear Cardiology Physician and practices in Richmond, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Nicholson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Nicholson, MD wrote 7,600 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 921 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Nicholson, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Nicholson, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Nicholson, MD located? ▼
Christopher Nicholson, MD is located at 7702 E PARHAM RD, Richmond, VA, 23294. Phone: (804) 346-2070.
What is Christopher Nicholson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Nicholson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093888745, issued on 11/17/2006.
Does Christopher Nicholson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Nicholson, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 374 Nuclear Cardiology Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Nuclear Cardiology Physician provider writes 4,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Nicholson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Nicholson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Nicholson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Nicholson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,600 Part D claims and 921 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Nicholson, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Nicholson, MD's NPI is 1093888745 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
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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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