2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1154384626 MD
Verify on CMS →

CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in TOPEKA, Kansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
335
Medicare Part D claims · 263 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD filed 335 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in TOPEKA, Kansas, prescribing 96% generic.

335
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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 WALDSCHMIDT, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

335 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 WALDSCHMIDT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 WALDSCHMIDT, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/07/2006

NPI 1154384626

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

335 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Kansas

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Kansas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine 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 WALDSCHMIDT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1700 SW 7TH ST, TOPEKA, KS, 66606, with a listed phone of (785) 295-5346. NPI 1154384626 was issued on 04/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WALDSCHMIDT 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 335 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 263 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.9%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

1700 SW 7TH ST
TOPEKA, KS 66606

Provider Details

NPI 1154384626
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, 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.

MEP KANSAS LLC
OVERLAND PARK, KS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 335 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.

335
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
263
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
337
Total Day Supply
2,998
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
70 (20.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
143

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 92, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
62
Cephalexin
34
Methylprednisolone
25
Azithromycin
23
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
18
Doxycycline Monohydrate
17
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16
Amoxicillin
15
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
12
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
11

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD's 335 claims are below the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Kansas

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in TOPEKA, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD wrote 335 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 263 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD is located at 1700 SW 7TH ST, TOPEKA, KS, 66606. Phone: (785) 295-5346.
What is CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154384626, issued on 04/07/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD had 70 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.9%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 335 Part D claims and 263 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER WALDSCHMIDT, MD's NPI is 1154384626 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).

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