2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1316366735
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CHRISTOPHER VACHON

Neurology Physician in FORT WAYNE, Indiana. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.234/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.1K
41 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER VACHON reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.234/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,580 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.234/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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 VACHON's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

81 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER VACHON practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 VACHON?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/14/2014

NPI 1316366735

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,580 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

81.234/100 1.8659999999999997% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Neurology Physician share within Indiana

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER VACHON's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.234/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 81.234/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.2%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 81.234/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 VACHON appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider at 11104 PARKVIEW CIRCLE DR STE 110, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46845, with a listed phone of (260) 425-6780. NPI 1316366735 was issued on 04/14/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VACHON 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 1,580 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.9 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.234/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.9532, Cost 68.4936), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

11104 PARKVIEW CIRCLE DR STE 110
FORT WAYNE, IN 46845

Provider Details

NPI 1316366735
Specialty Neurology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/14/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

81.234
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.9532
Quality
68.4936
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER VACHON 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.

PARKVIEW HEALTH SYSTEM INC
FORT WAYNE, IN

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 VACHON. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.1K

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 · Typical

CHRISTOPHER VACHON — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,580 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.

1,580
Total Claims
$1.9M
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,124
Total Day Supply
91,318
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$149K
Opioid Claims
22 (1.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 84, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER VACHON 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
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
170
Gabapentin
80
Baclofen
67
Prednisone
57
Levetiracetam
52
Duloxetine Hcl
51
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
49
Pyridostigmine Bromide
47
Radicava Ors
Edaravone
44
Donepezil Hcl
38

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER VACHON fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER VACHON's 1,580 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Indiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER VACHON's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER VACHON specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in FORT WAYNE, Indiana.
How much does CHRISTOPHER VACHON prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER VACHON wrote 1,580 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.9M in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER VACHON's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER VACHON has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.234/100 (Quality: 68.9532, Cost: 68.4936). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER VACHON located?
CHRISTOPHER VACHON is located at 11104 PARKVIEW CIRCLE DR STE 110, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46845. Phone: (260) 425-6780.
What is CHRISTOPHER VACHON's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER VACHON's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316366735, issued on 04/14/2014.
Does CHRISTOPHER VACHON prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER VACHON's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER VACHON prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER VACHON had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER VACHON prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER VACHON's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Gabapentin, Baclofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER VACHON accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER VACHON appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,580 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER VACHON's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER VACHON's NPI is 1316366735. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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