2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1871992933 CRNP
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PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in COLUMBIA, Maryland. 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
109
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
MIPS score
86.7926/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBIA, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 109 claims across 59 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.7926/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.7926 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 109 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2014

NPI 1871992933

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

109 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

MIPS final score

86.7926/100 3.6925999999999988% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Maryland

1. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
86.7926/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 86.7926/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 86.7926/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in COLUMBIA, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CRNP. NPI: 1871992933. 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.

PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 5755 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD, 21044, with a listed phone of (410) 740-7890. NPI 1871992933 was issued on 08/14/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTIAN 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 109 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.7926/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.467, Cost 72.0084), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044

Provider Details

NPI 1871992933
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/14/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

86.7926
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.467
Quality
72.0084
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP 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 COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS, INC
COLUMBIA, MD
LIFEBRIDGE COMMUNITY GASTROENTEROLOGY LLC
PIKESVILLE, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

109
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
118
Total Day Supply
2,456
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Famotidine
12

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

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP's 109 claims are below the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP's specialty?
PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in COLUMBIA, Maryland. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP wrote 109 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
What is PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP's Medicare quality score?
PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.7926/100 (Quality: 86.467, Cost: 72.0084). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP located?
PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP is located at 5755 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD, 21044. Phone: (410) 740-7890.
What is PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP's NPI number?
PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871992933, issued on 08/14/2014.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP accept Medicare?
PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 109 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP's credentials?
PAYAL CHRISTIAN, CRNP's NPI is 1871992933 with credentials CRNP. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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