2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1801392469 MD
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CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD

Pediatrics Physician in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. 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 · 131 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD filed 1,111 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in MEMPHIS, Tennessee, prescribing 87% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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 WRIGHT, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,111 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, 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 WRIGHT, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2018

NPI 1801392469

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,111 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics 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 WRIGHT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1533 UNION AVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104, with a listed phone of (901) 721-1200. NPI 1801392469 was issued on 04/03/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WRIGHT 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 1,111 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 131 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $176K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

1533 UNION AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104

Provider Details

NPI 1801392469
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, 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.

PRIMARY CARE GROUP, LLC
MEMPHIS, TN

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 · Typical

CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,111 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.

1,111
Total Claims
$176K
Total Drug Cost
131
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,714
Total Day Supply
79,465
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$150K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 71, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
110
Amlodipine Besylate
93
Fluticasone Propionate
36
Carvedilol
32
Hydrochlorothiazide
30
Omeprazole
29
Diclofenac Sodium
27
Levothyroxine Sodium
24
Gabapentin
23
Losartan Potassium
23

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD's 1,111 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD wrote 1,111 Medicare Part D claims totaling $176K in drug costs for 131 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD is located at 1533 UNION AVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38104. Phone: (901) 721-1200.
What is CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801392469, issued on 04/03/2018.
Does CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $150K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,111 Part D claims and 131 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, MD's NPI is 1801392469 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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