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2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1043553456 M.D.
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Eric Christenson, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician in Baltimore, Maryland.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,530 in Hematology & Oncology 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.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
70
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 885
MIPS score
74.4/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$675
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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What the federal data shows

Eric Christenson, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.4/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 70 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

74.4/100
MIPS score · -9 vs avg
70
Part D claims, 2024
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)
≥13th
pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)

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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Eric Christenson, M.D.

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1043553456), first enumerated 04/03/2013.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 70 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.4/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Reported

    Board certification signal

    Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • Reported

    Hospital affiliations

    1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.

    Source: CMS Care Compare

  • Reported

    Industry payment transparency

    $675 in reported industry payments (1 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.

    Source: CMS Open Payments

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1043553456 · Hematology & Oncology Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · MIPS-BELOW · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1043553456
  • ENUM-MID 2013
  • TAX-MID 12K Hematology &
  • MIPS-BELOW 74.4/100
  • RX-TRACE 70
  • BOOK-THIN 273 in Maryland
  • PHOTO-FINISH William Houck · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Eric Christenson, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

74 ≥ 13th percentile 13% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.

The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Eric Christenson, M.D. sits

This provider among hematology & oncology physician peers

Across the 4,019 hematology & oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Eric Christenson, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 6% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 12% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePoint, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim 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D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Eric Christenson, M.D., Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 6 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one hematology & oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Eric Christenson, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Eric Christenson, 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 Eric Christenson, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2013

NPI 1043553456

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,530 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

70 92% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 885

MIPS final score

74.4/100 9.1 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers
Behavior Technician15.8%Clinical Social Worker5.4%Home Health Aide4.4%Student in an Organized Heal…4.4%Physical Therapist3.8%Pharmacist3.5%Hematology & Oncology Physic…0.2%
Largest specialties in Maryland (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Eric Christenson, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.4/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%74.4%
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) - 74.4/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).

Practice Address

600 N WOLFE ST
Baltimore, MD 21287
(410) 955-7911

Provider Details

NPI 1043553456
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

74.3962
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
64.7185
Quality
52.4354
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Eric Christenson, 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.

Johns Hopkins University
Columbia, MD

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 Eric Christenson, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$675

Largest payer

UROGEN PHARMA, INC.

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.

70
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
73.8
Total Day Supply
1,390
Generic Drug Cost
$976
Opioid Claims
12 (17.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.13
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prochlorperazine Maleate
 12

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

More Hematology & Oncology Physician in MD → All providers in Maryland → Compare specialties →

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How Eric Christenson, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,530
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
885
Avg Claims per Provider

Eric Christenson, M.D.'s 70 claims are below the specialty average of 885.

Nationwide Hematology & Oncology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Christenson, both outside Maryland so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (74.4 here).

William Houck 74.4 VA Amanda Kagan 74.4 CA Kevin Shim 74.4 AZ Karen Smith 74.4 DC

Same NPPES enumeration year (2013)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Amy Cummings Torrance, CA Nitika Sharma Newnan, GA Carter Capra Birmingham, AL Yasmin Abaza Chicago, IL

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

One of 273 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers enrolled in Maryland, 5 are shown here.

Dr. Kenneth Abbott
M.D.
Prince Frederick, MD
Dr. Courtney Ackerman
M.D.
Silver Spring, MD
Dr. Michael Adashek
D.O.
Towson, MD
Dr. Manish Agrawal
M.D.
Rockville, MD
Dr. Bilal Ahmed
MD
Prince Frederick, MD

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eric Christenson, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Eric Christenson, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Baltimore, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Eric Christenson, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Eric Christenson, M.D. wrote 70 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
What is Eric Christenson, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Eric Christenson, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.4/100 (Quality: 64.7, Cost: 52.4). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Eric Christenson, M.D. located? ▼
Eric Christenson, M.D. is located at 600 N WOLFE ST, Baltimore, MD, 21287. Phone: (410) 955-7911.
What is Eric Christenson, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Eric Christenson, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043553456, issued on 04/03/2013.
Does Eric Christenson, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Eric Christenson, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.1%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,530 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 885 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eric Christenson, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Eric Christenson, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prochlorperazine Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eric Christenson, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Eric Christenson, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 70 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eric Christenson, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Eric Christenson, M.D.'s NPI is 1043553456 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (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

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.