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2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1306953260 M.D.
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Vascular Surgery Physician in Knoxville, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,215 in Vascular Surgery 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
436
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.1K
60 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 Pollock, M.D. filed 436 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Vascular Surgery Physician in Knoxville, Tennessee, prescribing 95% generic.
- 436
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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 Pollock, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
436 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Pollock, 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).
What does the federal data show about Christopher Pollock, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Vascular Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
436 113% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Vascular Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
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 Pollock, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6408 PAPERMILL DR, Knoxville, TN, 37919, with a listed phone of (865) 588-8229. NPI 1306953260 was issued on 08/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 436 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%.
Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,215 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 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 | 1306953260 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/24/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Pollock, 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.
Innovative Vascular, PLLC
Lenoir City, TN
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 Pollock, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$3.1K
Largest payer
Medtronic, 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Christopher Pollock, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Vascular Surgery Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 436 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.
436
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 553
- Total Day Supply
- 8,569
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $16K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 32 (7.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 82
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.73
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% 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 Pollock, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
90 claims
- Naproxen
Naproxen
82 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
79 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
79 claims
- Lidocaine-Prilocaine 25
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
25 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 16
Tramadol Hcl
16 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 13
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
13 claims
- Cilostazol 12
Cilostazol
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 90 |
| Naproxen | 82 |
| Alprazolam | 79 |
| Cephalexin | 79 |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine Lidocaine/Prilocaine | 25 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 16 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 13 |
| Cilostazol | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Vascular Surgery Physician Overview
How Christopher Pollock, M.D. fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
4,215
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Pollock, M.D.'s 436 claims are above the specialty average of 205.
Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pollock.
Dr. Wahid Abadier
MD
Lenoir City, TN
Dr. Donald Akers
M.D.
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Ziad Al Adas
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Terry Allen
M.D.
Nashville, TN
Dr. Daniel Alterman
MD
Germantown, TN
Compare Vascular Surgery 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 Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Vascular Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Pollock, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Christopher Pollock, M.D. specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in Knoxville, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Christopher Pollock, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Pollock, M.D. wrote 436 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Pollock, M.D. located? ▼
Christopher Pollock, M.D. is located at 6408 PAPERMILL DR, Knoxville, TN, 37919. Phone: (865) 588-8229.
What is Christopher Pollock, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Christopher Pollock, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306953260, issued on 08/24/2006.
Does Christopher Pollock, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Pollock, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Pollock, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Pollock, M.D. had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.3%.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,215 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Pollock, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Pollock, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Naproxen, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Pollock, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Pollock, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 436 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Pollock, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Christopher Pollock, M.D.'s NPI is 1306953260 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
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.
- 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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