2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1790005064 M.D., M.P.H.
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CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H.

Ophthalmology Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa. 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
868
Medicare Part D claims · 248 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
37%
generic claims · 63% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. filed 868 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in IOWA CITY, Iowa, prescribing 37% generic.

868
Part D claims, 2023
37%
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 SALES, M.D., M.P.H.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

868 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. 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 SALES, M.D., M.P.H.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2010

NPI 1790005064

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

868 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Iowa

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology 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 SALES, M.D., M.P.H. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D., M.P.H. credentials at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242, with a listed phone of (319) 356-2861. NPI 1790005064 was issued on 06/09/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALES 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 868 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 248 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $773K in drug spend, split 63% brand-name and 37% 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Provider Details

NPI 1790005064
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D., M.P.H.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. 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.

STARLING PHYSICIANS, PLLC
BRISTOL, CT

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. — brand share 63.0%
Specialty average (est.)

63% brand-name claims vs 37% generic, on 868 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.

868
Total Claims
$773K
Total Drug Cost
248
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,152
Total Day Supply
29,047
Brand vs Generic
63% brand / 37% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$757K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 80, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. 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
Prednisolone Acetate
151
Fluorometholone
147
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
80
Restasis
Cyclosporine
57
Xiidra
Lifitegrast
51
Ketorolac Tromethamine
43
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
42
Cyclosporine
29
Doxycycline Hyclate
23
Tyrvaya
Varenicline Tartrate
23

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H.'s 868 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in IOWA CITY, Iowa. Credentials: M.D., M.P.H..
How much does CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. wrote 868 Medicare Part D claims totaling $773K in drug costs for 248 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. located?
CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. is located at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242. Phone: (319) 356-2861.
What is CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790005064, issued on 06/09/2010.
Does CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H.'s prescribing is 63% brand-name and 37% generic drugs by claim count, with $757K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Fluorometholone, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H. appears in CMS Medicare data with 868 Part D claims and 248 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER SALES, M.D., M.P.H.'s NPI is 1790005064 with credentials M.D., M.P.H.. 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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