2026 NPPES data Hematology (Pathology) Physician NPI 1023637378 MD
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Christopher Thorburn, MD

Hematology (Pathology) Physician in Bismarck, North Dakota. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 745 in Hematology (Pathology) 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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What the federal data shows

Christopher Thorburn, MD is a Hematology (Pathology) Physician in Bismarck, North Dakota, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Christopher Thorburn, 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 Thorburn, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/15/2020

NPI 1023637378

Primary specialty

Hematology (Pathology) Physician

Niche

745 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Hematology (Pathology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Personal Care Attendant — 7.3%Personal Care Attendant7.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator — 6.4%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.4%Physical Therapist — 4.7%Physical Therapist4.7%Speech-Language Pathologist — 4.6%Speech-Language Pathologist4.6%Registered Nurse — 4.2%Registered Nurse4.2%Social Worker — 4.1%Social Worker4.1%Hematology (Pathology) Physician — 0%Hematology (Pathology) Physician0%
Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hematology (Pathology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hematology (Pathology) 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 Thorburn, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Pathology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 222 N 7TH ST, Bismarck, ND, 58501, with a listed phone of (701) 323-6000. NPI 1023637378 was issued on 04/15/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Thorburn 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Hematology (Pathology) Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Hematology (Pathology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 745 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 617 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

222 N 7TH ST
Bismarck, ND 58501

Provider Details

NPI 1023637378
Specialty Hematology (Pathology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/15/2020

Hematology (Pathology) Physician Overview

How Christopher Thorburn, MD fits within the Hematology (Pathology) Physician landscape nationally.

745
Hematology (Pathology) Physician Providers in US
46
States with Hematology (Pathology) Physician
617
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Hematology (Pathology) Physician Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thorburn.

Compare Hematology (Pathology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Dakota medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Hematology (Pathology) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only — they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christopher Thorburn, MD's specialty?
Christopher Thorburn, MD specializes in Hematology (Pathology) Physician and practices in Bismarck, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
Where is Christopher Thorburn, MD located?
Christopher Thorburn, MD is located at 222 N 7TH ST, Bismarck, ND, 58501. Phone: (701) 323-6000.
What is Christopher Thorburn, MD's NPI number?
Christopher Thorburn, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023637378, issued on 04/15/2020.
How many Hematology (Pathology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 745 Hematology (Pathology) Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Hematology (Pathology) Physician provider writes 617 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Christopher Thorburn, MD accept Medicare?
Christopher Thorburn, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Thorburn, MD's credentials?
Christopher Thorburn, MD's NPI is 1023637378 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.