2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1801870126 MD
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CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD

Urology Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 645 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$1.5K
65 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD filed 3,448 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri.

3K
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 VULIN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

3,448 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 VULIN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/30/2005

NPI 1801870126

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,448 169% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Urology Physician share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Urology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology 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 VULIN, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1801870126. 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 VULIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 12855 N 40 DR, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63141, with a listed phone of (314) 567-6071. NPI 1801870126 was issued on 11/30/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VULIN 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 3,448 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 645 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.1 million in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

12855 N 40 DR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Provider Details

NPI 1801870126
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/30/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER VULIN, 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.

CARLE HEALTH CARE INCORPORATED
URBANA, IL
UROLOGY OF ST LOUIS INC
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

Sumitomo Pharma America, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

3,448
Total Claims
$2.1M
Total Drug Cost
645
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,299
Total Day Supply
212,886
Generic Drug Cost
$173K
Opioid Claims
54 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
196

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
8% female / 92% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 286, 75-84: 261, 85+: 80

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Finasteride
1,052
Tamsulosin Hcl
1,031
Dutasteride
299
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
126
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
117
Xtandi
Enzalutamide
117
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
83
Solifenacin Succinate
76
Gemtesa
Vibegron
60
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
47

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

Urology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD's 3,448 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD wrote 3,448 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.1M in drug costs for 645 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD is located at 12855 N 40 DR, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63141. Phone: (314) 567-6071.
What is CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801870126, issued on 11/30/2005.
Does CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Finasteride, Tamsulosin Hcl, Dutasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,448 Part D claims and 645 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER VULIN, MD's NPI is 1801870126 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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