2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician NPI 1396724159 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in MISSOULA, Montana. 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
92
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MISSOULA, Montana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 92 claims across 43 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 92 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/11/2006

NPI 1396724159

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician

Niche

552 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

92 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,113

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Montana

How Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Montana providers

Montana providers

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within Montana

1. Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within Montana

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 PRICE, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in MISSOULA, Montana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1396724159. 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 PRICE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2360 MULLAN RD, MISSOULA, MT, 59808, with a listed phone of (406) 721-4436. NPI 1396724159 was issued on 01/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PRICE 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 92 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 43 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $766 in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 552 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,113 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

2360 MULLAN RD
MISSOULA, MT 59808

Provider Details

NPI 1396724159
Specialty Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/11/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER PRICE, 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.

MISSOULA BONE AND JOINT LLC
MISSOULA, MT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

92
Total Claims
$766
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
104
Total Day Supply
1,950
Generic Drug Cost
$751

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.67
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
Meloxicam
17
Methylprednisolone
15
Gabapentin
14
Celecoxib
13

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

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

552
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
1,113
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D.'s 92 claims are below the specialty average of 1,113.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in Montana

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician and practices in MISSOULA, Montana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. wrote 92 Medicare Part D claims totaling $766 in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. is located at 2360 MULLAN RD, MISSOULA, MT, 59808. Phone: (406) 721-4436.
What is CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396724159, issued on 01/11/2006.
How many Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 552 Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,113 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Methylprednisolone, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 92 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER PRICE, M.D.'s NPI is 1396724159 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.
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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