2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1851654925 MD
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HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD

Neurology Physician in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. 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
84
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$125
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 84 claims across 23 beneficiaries — 18% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $125 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2012

NPI 1851654925

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

84 94% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Neurology Physician share within Rhode Island

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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).

HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1851654925. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 593 EDDY STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903, with a listed phone of (401) 444-6440. NPI 1851654925 was issued on 06/22/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STRETZ 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 84 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

593 EDDY STREET
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Provider Details

NPI 1851654925
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, 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.

RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
PROVIDENCE, RI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 410007
THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
PROVIDENCE, RI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 410012

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 HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$125

Largest payer

Eisai 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 · Typical

HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 84 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.

84
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
189
Total Day Supply
5,610
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.07

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
16
Eliquis
Apixaban
14
Atorvastatin Calcium
13

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD's 84 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as STRETZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD's specialty?
HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. Credentials: MD.
How much does HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD located?
HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD is located at 593 EDDY STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903. Phone: (401) 444-6440.
What is HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD's NPI number?
HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851654925, issued on 06/22/2012.
Does HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD accept Medicare?
HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD's credentials?
HANNS CHRISTOPH STRETZ, MD's NPI is 1851654925 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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