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2026 NPPES data Surgical Critical Care Physician NPI 1023164977 M.D.
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Surgical Critical Care Physician in Live Oak, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,468 in Surgical Critical Care 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
73
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Surgical Critical Care Physician avg: 86
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christopher White, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 73 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 73
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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 White, 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
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Christopher White, M.D. sits
This provider among surgical critical care physician peers
Across the 192 surgical critical care physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher White, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 83% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 89% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one surgical critical care physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher White, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christopher White, M.D. 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 White, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Surgical Critical Care Physician
Medicare Part D claims
73 15% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Surgical Critical Care Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Christopher White, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Critical Care Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgical Critical Care Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
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 White, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Critical Care Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 12709 TOEPPERWEIN RD STE 302, Live Oak, TX, 78233, with a listed phone of (210) 653-9307. NPI 1023164977 was issued on 01/25/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 73 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgical Critical Care Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,468 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 86 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 | 1023164977 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Critical Care Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/25/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher White, 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.
Methodist Physician Practices PLLC
Live Oak, TX
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 - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Christopher White, M.D.. To verify Christopher White, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Christopher White, M.D. - brand share 16.0%
Surgical Critical Care Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 73 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.
73
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 110
- Total Day Supply
- 2,860
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $854
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher White, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
11 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
11 claims
- Tirosint
Tirosint
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 11 |
| Potassium Chloride | 11 |
| Tirosint Levothyroxine Sodium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Critical Care Physician Overview
How Christopher White, M.D. fits within the Surgical Critical Care Physician landscape nationally.
1,468
Surgical Critical Care Physician Providers in US
53
States with Surgical Critical Care Physician
86
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher White, M.D.'s 73 claims are below the specialty average of 86.
Nearby Surgical Critical Care Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as White.
Dr. Syed Ahmed
MD
Amarillo, TX
Dr. Chiaka Akarichi
M.D.
Dallas, TX
Dr. Abdullah Alalwan
MD
Amarillo, TX
Dr. Rondel Albarado
M.D.
Houston, TX
Dr. David Alexander
M.D.
Waco, TX
Compare Surgical Critical Care 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Critical Care Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher White, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Christopher White, M.D. specializes in Surgical Critical Care Physician and practices in Live Oak, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Christopher White, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christopher White, M.D. wrote 73 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher White, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher White, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher White, M.D. located? ▼
Christopher White, M.D. is located at 12709 TOEPPERWEIN RD STE 302, Live Oak, TX, 78233. Phone: (210) 653-9307.
What is Christopher White, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Christopher White, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023164977, issued on 01/25/2007.
Does Christopher White, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher White, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Critical Care Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,468 Surgical Critical Care Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Surgical Critical Care Physician provider writes 86 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher White, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher White, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Potassium Chloride, Tirosint. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher White, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher White, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 73 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher White, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Christopher White, M.D.'s NPI is 1023164977 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
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.
- 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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