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2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1255317210 MD
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Westwood, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,528 in Interventional Pain Medicine 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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Prescribing volume
294
Medicare Part D claims · 60 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christopher Wenger, MD filed 294 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Westwood, Massachusetts.
- 294
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Christopher Wenger, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
294 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher Wenger, 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 Wenger, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
294 87% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Interventional Pain Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Wenger, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 690 CANTON ST STE 240, Westwood, MA, 02090, with a listed phone of (339) 204-9516. NPI 1255317210 was issued on 12/21/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 294 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 60 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.7%.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255317210 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/21/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher Wenger, 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.
Coastal Medical Associates
Weymouth, MA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Christopher Wenger, MD. To verify Christopher Wenger, MD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
294
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
60
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 315
- Total Day Supply
- 7,657
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 99 (33.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.18
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher Wenger, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
74 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
58 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 26
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
26 claims
- Pregabalin 21
Pregabalin
21 claims
- Baclofen 19
Baclofen
19 claims
- Methadone Hcl 18
Methadone Hcl
18 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 12
Diclofenac Sodium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 74 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 58 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 26 |
| Pregabalin | 21 |
| Baclofen | 19 |
| Methadone Hcl | 18 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Christopher Wenger, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher Wenger, MD's 294 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.
Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Wenger.
Dr. Christopher Britt
D.O.
North Andover, MA
Dr. Michael Connelly
M.D.
Lawrence, MA
Dr. Omar El Abd
MD
Wellesley, MA
Dr. Maher El Khatib
MD
Attleboro, MA
Dr. James Gorman
M.D.
Wellesley, MA
Compare Interventional Pain Medicine 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 Massachusetts medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher Wenger, MD's specialty? ▼
Christopher Wenger, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Westwood, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD.
How much does Christopher Wenger, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher Wenger, MD wrote 294 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 60 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher Wenger, MD located? ▼
Christopher Wenger, MD is located at 690 CANTON ST STE 240, Westwood, MA, 02090. Phone: (339) 204-9516.
What is Christopher Wenger, MD's NPI number? ▼
Christopher Wenger, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255317210, issued on 12/21/2005.
Does Christopher Wenger, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Wenger, MD had 99 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 33.7%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Wenger, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Wenger, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Wenger, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Wenger, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 294 Part D claims and 60 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Wenger, MD's credentials? ▼
Christopher Wenger, MD's NPI is 1255317210 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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
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