NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1831164318 MD
Verify on CMS → Christopher Skeehan, MD
Family Medicine Physician in Hightstown, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 566 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$96.57
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Christopher Skeehan, MD filed 5,389 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Hightstown, New Jersey, prescribing 90% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- $96.57
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥94th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christopher Skeehan, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1831164318), first enumerated 02/20/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 5,389 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$96.57 in reported industry payments (5 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1831164318 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1831164318
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 5,389
- BOOK-LIGHT 2,653 in New Jersey
- PHOTO-ENUM Jason Stacy · 2006
Christopher Skeehan, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,389 ≥ 94th percentile 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Skeehan, 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).
What does the federal data show about Christopher Skeehan, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,389 58% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1831164318 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/20/2006 |
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 Skeehan, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$97
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk 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 Skeehan, MD - brand share 10.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 5,389 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.
5,389
Total Claims
$436K
Total Drug Cost
566
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,212
- Total Day Supply
- 390,605
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $318K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $117K
- Opioid Claims
- 75 (1.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 89
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 25, 65-74: 235, 75-84: 234, 85+: 72
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Skeehan, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
381 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
338 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
249 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
246 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
228 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
169 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 151
Rosuvastatin Calcium
151 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 138
Metoprolol Succinate
138 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 381 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 338 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 249 |
| Losartan Potassium | 246 |
| Metformin Hcl | 228 |
| Simvastatin | 169 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 151 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 138 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 127 |
| Lisinopril | 126 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Christopher Skeehan, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Skeehan, MD's 5,389 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Skeehan, both outside New Jersey so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Skeehan.
One of 2,653 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in New Jersey, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Aleksandr Abakulov
DO
Morristown, NJ
Dr. Siu-Han Abate
MD
Freehold, NJ
Dr. Frishta Abawi
DO
Midland Park, NJ
Dr. Mai Abd Alqader
MD
Camden, NJ
Dr. Hend Abdelwahab
MD
Princeton, NJ
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Skeehan, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Skeehan, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Hightstown, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Skeehan, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Skeehan, MD wrote 5,389 Medicare Part D claims totaling $436K in drug costs for 566 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Skeehan, MD located? ▼
Christopher Skeehan, MD is located at 158 S MAIN ST, Hightstown, NJ, 08520. Phone: (609) 426-1555.
What is Christopher Skeehan, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Skeehan, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831164318, issued on 02/20/2006.
Does Christopher Skeehan, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Skeehan, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $318K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Skeehan, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Skeehan, MD had 75 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 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 Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. 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 5,389 Part D claims and 566 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 1831164318 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
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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