NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1497787402 M.D.
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Gastroenterology Physician in Annapolis, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,601 in Gastroenterology 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
656
Medicare Part D claims · 225 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$238.11
12 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 Schultz, M.D. filed 656 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Annapolis, Maryland, prescribing 96% generic.
- 656
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- $238.11
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Schultz, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
656 Top 31% higher than 69% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Schultz, 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 Schultz, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
656 21% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland 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 Gastroenterology 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 Schultz, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 820 BESTGATE ROAD, Annapolis, MD, 21401, with a listed phone of (410) 224-2116. NPI 1497787402 was issued on 07/07/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 656 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 225 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $99K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,601 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1497787402 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/07/2006 |
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 Schultz, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$238
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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 Schultz, M.D. - brand share 4.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 656 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.
656
Total Claims
$99K
Total Drug Cost
225
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,679
- Total Day Supply
- 48,744
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $48K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $51K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 13
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% 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 Schultz, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
293 claims
- Omeprazole 75
Omeprazole
75 claims
- Famotidine 47
Famotidine
47 claims
- Ursodiol 25
Ursodiol
25 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl 21
Ondansetron Hcl
21 claims
- Colestipol Hcl 18
Colestipol Hcl
18 claims
- Lansoprazole 14
Lansoprazole
14 claims
- Lactulose 12
Lactulose
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 293 |
| Omeprazole | 75 |
| Famotidine | 47 |
| Ursodiol | 25 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 21 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 18 |
| Lansoprazole | 14 |
| Lactulose | 12 |
| Mesalamine | 12 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Christopher Schultz, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,601
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Schultz, M.D.'s 656 claims are below the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schultz.
Dr. Maaza Abdi
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Tsion Abdi
MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Hamza Abdulla
M.D.
Easton, MD
Dr. Thomas Abernathy
M.D.
Catonsville, MD
Dr. Ruben Acosta
M.D.
Silver Spring, MD
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Schultz, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Christopher Schultz, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Annapolis, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Christopher Schultz, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Schultz, M.D. wrote 656 Medicare Part D claims totaling $99K in drug costs for 225 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Schultz, M.D. located? ▼
Christopher Schultz, M.D. is located at 820 BESTGATE ROAD, Annapolis, MD, 21401. Phone: (410) 224-2116.
What is Christopher Schultz, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Christopher Schultz, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497787402, issued on 07/07/2006.
Does Christopher Schultz, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Schultz, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $48K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,601 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Schultz, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Schultz, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Schultz, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Schultz, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 656 Part D claims and 225 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Schultz, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Christopher Schultz, M.D.'s NPI is 1497787402 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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