2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1598934671 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in CORAL GABLES, Florida. 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
215
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$11.3K
52 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CORAL GABLES, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 215 claims across 93 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $11.3K across 52 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. filed 215 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CORAL GABLES, Florida. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. 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).

CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/22/2008

NPI 1598934671

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

215 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Florida

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Procedural Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Procedural Dermatology 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 O'CONNELL, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in CORAL GABLES, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1598934671. 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 O'CONNELL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL, 33146, with a listed phone of (305) 443-6606. NPI 1598934671 was issued on 02/22/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what O'CONNELL 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 215 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 93 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% 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.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

Provider Details

NPI 1598934671
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/22/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. 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.

SKIN ASSOCIATES OF SOUTH FLORIDA PA
CORAL GABLES, FL

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 O'CONNELL, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$11.3K

Largest payer

REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.. To verify CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 215 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.

215
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
260
Total Day Supply
6,547
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Mupirocin
19
Triamcinolone Acetonide
19
Alclometasone Dipropionate
18
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
18
Ketoconazole
16
Finasteride
15
Nystatin
12

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.'s 215 claims are below the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as O'CONNELL.

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in CORAL GABLES, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. wrote 215 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. is located at 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL, 33146. Phone: (305) 443-6606.
What is CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598934671, issued on 02/22/2008.
Does CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Mupirocin, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Alclometasone Dipropionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 215 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER O'CONNELL, M.D.'s NPI is 1598934671 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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