2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1366854028 M.D.
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LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.

Otology & Neurotology Physician in FLOWOOD, Mississippi. 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
210
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$88.79
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. filed 210 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otology & Neurotology Physician in FLOWOOD, Mississippi, prescribing 94% generic.

210
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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.

LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

210 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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)

LAURA CHRISTOPHER, 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 LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/28/2014

NPI 1366854028

Primary specialty

Otology & Neurotology Physician

Rare

333 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

210 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 401

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Mississippi

1. Otology & Neurotology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Mississippi

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otology & Neurotology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otology & Neurotology 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).

LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 290 E LAYFAIR DR, FLOWOOD, MS, 39232, with a listed phone of (601) 981-2825. NPI 1366854028 was issued on 05/28/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTOPHER 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 210 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%. 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.

Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 333 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 401 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

290 E LAYFAIR DR
FLOWOOD, MS 39232

Provider Details

NPI 1366854028
Specialty Otology & Neurotology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/28/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAURA CHRISTOPHER, 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.

JACKSON EAR CLINIC PA
FLOWOOD, MS

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 LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$89

Largest payer

Advanced Bionics, LLC

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 · Generic-heavy

LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 210 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.

210
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
247
Total Day Supply
5,068
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
12 (5.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. 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
Acetazolamide
75
Methylprednisolone
21
Hydrochlorothiazide
13
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
12

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

Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview

How LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.

333
Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in US
46
States with Otology & Neurotology Physician
401
Avg Claims per Provider

LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s 210 claims are below the specialty average of 401.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s specialty?
LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in FLOWOOD, Mississippi. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. wrote 210 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
Where is LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. located?
LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. is located at 290 E LAYFAIR DR, FLOWOOD, MS, 39232. Phone: (601) 981-2825.
What is LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s NPI number?
LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366854028, issued on 05/28/2014.
Does LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.7%.
How many Otology & Neurotology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 333 Otology & Neurotology Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Otology & Neurotology Physician provider writes 401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Acetazolamide, Methylprednisolone, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. accept Medicare?
LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 210 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s credentials?
LAURA CHRISTOPHER, M.D.'s NPI is 1366854028 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

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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