2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1508431412 MD
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CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. 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
244
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$199.02
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 244 claims across 98 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $199.02 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD filed 244 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD 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).

CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2021

NPI 1508431412

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

244 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery 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 ROBINSON, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1508431412. 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 ROBINSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 169 ASHLEY AVENUE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 792-1792. NPI 1508431412 was issued on 05/24/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ROBINSON 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 244 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.2%. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

169 ASHLEY AVENUE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1508431412
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2021

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 ROBINSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$199

Largest payer

Peerless Surgical 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 · Typical

CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 244 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.

244
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
255
Total Day Supply
3,319
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
86 (35.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
63% female / 37% 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
Ondansetron Hcl
68
Oxycodone Hcl
56
Naloxone Hcl
26
Celecoxib
15
Tramadol Hcl
13
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
11

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD's 244 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ROBINSON.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD wrote 244 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD is located at 169 ASHLEY AVENUE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-1792.
What is CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508431412, issued on 05/24/2021.
Does CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD had 86 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.2%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Oxycodone Hcl, Naloxone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 244 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, MD's NPI is 1508431412 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

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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