2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1851322499 M.D.
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CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 246 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
MIPS score
85.1176/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$718.06
33 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.1176/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,085 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85.1176/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
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 VAUGHN, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

85 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 VAUGHN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 VAUGHN, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/05/2006

NPI 1851322499

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,085 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

MIPS final score

85.1176/100 2.0176000000000016% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Virginia

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Virginia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.1176/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 85.1176/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.1%
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 85.1176/100 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 VAUGHN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 231 PARK HILL DR, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22401, with a listed phone of (540) 371-0079. NPI 1851322499 was issued on 07/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VAUGHN 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 1,085 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 246 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.1 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%. 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 85.1176/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.029, Cost 57.4707), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

231 PARK HILL DR
FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22401

Provider Details

NPI 1851322499
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.1176
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.029
Quality
57.4707
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. 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.

AMERICAN ONCOLOGY PARTNERS PA
STAFFORD, VA
HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF FREDERICKSBURG INC
FREDERICKSBURG, VA

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 VAUGHN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$718

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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.

1,085
Total Claims
$4.1M
Total Drug Cost
246
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,425
Total Day Supply
38,835
Generic Drug Cost
$502K
Opioid Claims
46 (4.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.33
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 109, 75-84: 93, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
77
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
49
Anastrozole
47
Exemestane
45
Potassium Chloride
42
Letrozole
38
Dexamethasone
32
Ondansetron Hcl
32
Prochlorperazine Maleate
31
Prednisone
30

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D.'s 1,085 claims are above the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. wrote 1,085 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.1M in drug costs for 246 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1176/100 (Quality: 85.029, Cost: 57.4707). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. located?
CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. is located at 231 PARK HILL DR, FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22401. Phone: (540) 371-0079.
What is CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851322499, issued on 07/05/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Xarelto, Anastrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,085 Part D claims and 246 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER VAUGHN, M.D.'s NPI is 1851322499 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

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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