2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1306152632 MD
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CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in NEWPORT, Rhode Island. 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
579
Medicare Part D claims · 251 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Industry payments
$1.3K
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEWPORT, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 579 claims across 251 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $1.3K across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD filed 579 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEWPORT, Rhode Island. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD 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).

CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/24/2010

NPI 1306152632

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

579 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Rhode Island

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

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 SKEEHAN, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in NEWPORT, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1306152632. 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 SKEEHAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11 FRIENDSHIP ST, NEWPORT, RI, 02840, with a listed phone of (401) 845-1473. NPI 1306152632 was issued on 08/24/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SKEEHAN 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 579 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 251 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.1%. 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

11 FRIENDSHIP ST
NEWPORT, RI 02840

Provider Details

NPI 1306152632
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/24/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD 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.

SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC
PROVIDENCE, RI

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

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

579
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
251
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
647
Total Day Supply
15,560
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
41 (7.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 68, 85+: 16

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
301
Celecoxib
75
Mupirocin
27
Diclofenac Sodium
24
Methylprednisolone
24
Tramadol Hcl
24
Amoxicillin
22
Cefadroxil
16
Oxycodone Hcl
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 SKEEHAN, 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 SKEEHAN, MD's 579 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SKEEHAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in NEWPORT, Rhode Island. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD wrote 579 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 251 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD is located at 11 FRIENDSHIP ST, NEWPORT, RI, 02840. Phone: (401) 845-1473.
What is CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306152632, issued on 08/24/2010.
Does CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.1%.
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 SKEEHAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Celecoxib, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 579 Part D claims and 251 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER SKEEHAN, MD's NPI is 1306152632 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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