NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1245287317 M.D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Chicago, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 174,792 in Internal 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.3K
155 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Eric Christoff, M.D. filed 3,669 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Chicago, Illinois, prescribing 72% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 72%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥90th
- pct by Part D claim volume (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 Christoff, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1245287317), first enumerated 05/27/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,669 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- 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.
- 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
$3.3K in reported industry payments (155 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Illinois statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Eric Christoff, M.D.'s individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: IDFPR annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1245287317 · Internal Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1245287317
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 175K Internal Medicine
- RX-MID 3,669
- BOOK-MID 8,522 in Illinois
- PHOTO-ENUM Bindu Rajan, MD · 2006
Eric Christoff, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,669 ≥ 90th percentile 90% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Eric Christoff, M.D. 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 Eric Christoff, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,669 32% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1245287317 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Eric Christoff, 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.
Howard Brown Health Center
Chicago, IL
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 Christoff, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$3.3K
Largest payer
ViiV Healthcare Company
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.
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Eric Christoff, M.D.. To verify Eric Christoff, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Eric Christoff, M.D. - brand share 27.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
27% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 3,669 2024 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 2024.
3,669
Total Claims
$2.1M
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,979.833
- Total Day Supply
- 174,203
- Brand vs Generic
- 27% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.0M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $104K
- Opioid Claims
- 156 (4.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 43
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.11
- Gender Split
- 18% female / 82% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 56, 65-74: 62, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Eric Christoff, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Descovy
Descovy
178 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
140 claims
- Biktarvy
Biktarvy
127 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
91 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
85 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
82 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
78 claims
- Pregabalin 68
Pregabalin
68 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Descovy Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam | 178 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 140 |
| Biktarvy Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 127 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 91 |
| Gabapentin | 85 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 82 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 78 |
| Pregabalin | 68 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 64 |
| Dovato Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine | 59 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Eric Christoff, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
174,792
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,785
Avg Claims per Provider
Eric Christoff, M.D.'s 3,669 claims are above the specialty average of 2,785.
Nationwide Internal Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Christoff, both outside Illinois so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Christoff.
One of 8,522 Internal Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Illinois, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Peter Abadeer
D.O.
Bloomington, IL
Dr. Pamela Abadi
D.O.
Winfield, IL
Dr. Motaz Abas
MD
Peoria, IL
Dr. Elias Abate
M.D.
Chicago, IL
Dr. Maliha Abbas
D.O.
Chicago, IL
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eric Christoff, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Eric Christoff, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Eric Christoff, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Eric Christoff, M.D. wrote 3,669 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.1M in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
Where is Eric Christoff, M.D. located? ▼
Eric Christoff, M.D. is located at 6500 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL, 60626. Phone: (773) 388-1600.
What is Eric Christoff, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Eric Christoff, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245287317, issued on 05/27/2006.
Does Eric Christoff, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Eric Christoff, M.D.'s prescribing is 27% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.0M in brand drug costs.
Does Eric Christoff, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Eric Christoff, M.D. had 156 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 174,792 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,785 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eric Christoff, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Eric Christoff, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Descovy, Atorvastatin Calcium, Biktarvy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eric Christoff, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Eric Christoff, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,669 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eric Christoff, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Eric Christoff, M.D.'s NPI is 1245287317 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.
- 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).
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