2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1700995578 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
237
Medicare Part D claims · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. filed 237 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in TUCSON, Arizona, prescribing 95% generic.

237
Part D claims, 2023
95%
generic prescribing

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CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

237 49th percentile higher than 49% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1700995578

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

237 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Arizona

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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 PETRO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2828-B E. FORT LOWELL RD., TUCSON, AZ, 85716, with a listed phone of (520) 327-4300. NPI 1700995578 was issued on 08/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PETRO 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 237 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

2828-B E. FORT LOWELL RD.
TUCSON, AZ 85716

Provider Details

NPI 1700995578
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 237 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.

237
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
470
Total Day Supply
14,106
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$26K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. 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
Alprazolam
22
Aripiprazole
20
Quetiapine Fumarate
19
Lorazepam
17
Perphenazine
13
Doxepin Hcl
12
Descovy
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam
11
Dexmethylphenidate Hcl Er
Dexmethylphenidate Hcl
11

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D.'s 237 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. wrote 237 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. is located at 2828-B E. FORT LOWELL RD., TUCSON, AZ, 85716. Phone: (520) 327-4300.
What is CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700995578, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $26K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Aripiprazole, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 237 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 PETRO, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER PETRO, M.D.'s NPI is 1700995578 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.

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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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