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2026 NPPES data Forensic Pathology Physician NPI 1861442550 M.D.
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Forensic Pathology Physician in Taylorsville, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 555 in Forensic Pathology 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · Forensic Pathology Physician avg: 166
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Erik Christensen, M.D. filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Forensic Pathology Physician in Taylorsville, Utah, prescribing 87% generic.
- 143
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
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Erik Christensen, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
143 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Erik Christensen, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Erik Christensen, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Forensic Pathology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
143 14% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Forensic Pathology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Forensic Pathology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Erik Christensen, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Pathology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4451 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT, 84129, with a listed phone of (801) 816-3850. NPI 1861442550 was issued on 05/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count.
Forensic Pathology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 555 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 166 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 | 1861442550 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Forensic Pathology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/11/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Erik Christensen, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Forensic Pathology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 143 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.
143
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 338
- Total Day Supply
- 9,969
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.86
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Forensic Pathology Physician Overview
How Erik Christensen, M.D. fits within the Forensic Pathology Physician landscape nationally.
555
Forensic Pathology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Forensic Pathology Physician
166
Avg Claims per Provider
Erik Christensen, M.D.'s 143 claims are below the specialty average of 166.
Nearby Forensic Pathology Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Christensen.
Dr. Jacob Donnelly
DO
Taylorsville, UT
Dr. Todd Grey
MD
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Justin Lohmann
DO
Taylorsville, UT
Dr. Lily Marsden
M.D.
Taylorsville, UT
Compare Forensic Pathology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erik Christensen, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Erik Christensen, M.D. specializes in Forensic Pathology Physician and practices in Taylorsville, Utah. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Erik Christensen, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Erik Christensen, M.D. wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Erik Christensen, M.D. located? ▼
Erik Christensen, M.D. is located at 4451 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT, 84129. Phone: (801) 816-3850.
What is Erik Christensen, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Erik Christensen, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861442550, issued on 05/11/2006.
Does Erik Christensen, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Erik Christensen, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Forensic Pathology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 555 Forensic Pathology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Forensic Pathology Physician provider writes 166 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Erik Christensen, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Erik Christensen, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Erik Christensen, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Erik Christensen, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Erik Christensen, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Erik Christensen, M.D.'s NPI is 1861442550 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.
- 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).
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
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