2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1013112614 MD
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CHRISTY SINE, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 432 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
42%
generic claims · 58% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$134.41
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTY SINE, MD filed 2,156 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in GREENVILLE, South Carolina, prescribing 42% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
42%
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.

CHRISTY SINE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,156 Top 15% higher than 85% 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)

CHRISTY SINE, 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 CHRISTY SINE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2007

NPI 1013112614

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,156 102% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within South Carolina

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Critical Care Medicine (Internal 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).

CHRISTY SINE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at PALMETTO PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601, with a listed phone of (864) 233-8063. NPI 1013112614 was issued on 06/15/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SINE 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 2,156 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 432 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.6 million in drug spend, split 58% brand-name and 42% 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.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

PALMETTO PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE
GREENVILLE, SC 29601

Provider Details

NPI 1013112614
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTY SINE, 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.

BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP GREENVILLE SPECIALTY CARE LLC
GREENVILLE, SC

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 CHRISTY SINE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$134

Largest payer

Electromed, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

CHRISTY SINE, MD — brand share 58.0%
Specialty average (est.)

58% brand-name claims vs 42% generic, on 2,156 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.

2,156
Total Claims
$1.6M
Total Drug Cost
432
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,848
Total Day Supply
78,021
Brand vs Generic
58% brand / 42% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
162

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.02
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 170, 75-84: 163, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTY SINE, 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
484
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
369
Prednisone
151
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
125
Montelukast Sodium
92
Fluticasone Propionate
87
Azithromycin
85
Stiolto Respimat
Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl
84
Advair Hfa
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
62
Ofev
Nintedanib Esylate
60

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

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How CHRISTY SINE, MD fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTY SINE, MD's 2,156 claims are above the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SINE.

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTY SINE, MD's specialty?
CHRISTY SINE, MD specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTY SINE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTY SINE, MD wrote 2,156 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.6M in drug costs for 432 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTY SINE, MD located?
CHRISTY SINE, MD is located at PALMETTO PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE, GREENVILLE, SC, 29601. Phone: (864) 233-8063.
What is CHRISTY SINE, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTY SINE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013112614, issued on 06/15/2007.
Does CHRISTY SINE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTY SINE, MD's prescribing is 58% brand-name and 42% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTY SINE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTY SINE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTY SINE, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTY SINE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,156 Part D claims and 432 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTY SINE, MD's credentials?
CHRISTY SINE, MD's NPI is 1013112614 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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