2026 NPPES data Licensed Practical Nurse NPI 1770672495 LPN
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TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse in FARMINGTON, Missouri. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Licensed Practical Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$139.77
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in FARMINGTON, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 126 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $139.77 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN filed 3,115 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FARMINGTON, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/12/2006

NPI 1770672495

Primary specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

High-volume

71,357 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,115 210% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,004

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Licensed Practical Nurse compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Licensed Practical Nurse share within Missouri

1. Licensed Practical Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Licensed Practical Nurse share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Licensed Practical Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Licensed Practical Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Licensed Practical Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Licensed Practical Nurse) — 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).

TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse provider practicing in FARMINGTON, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: LPN. NPI: 1770672495. 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.

TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Licensed Practical Nurse provider holding LPN credentials at 1085 MAPLE ST, FARMINGTON, MO, 63640, with a listed phone of (573) 756-5353. NPI 1770672495 was issued on 10/12/2006. 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 3,115 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $550K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 71,357 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,004 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

1085 MAPLE ST
FARMINGTON, MO 63640

Provider Details

NPI 1770672495
Specialty Licensed Practical Nurse
Credentials LPN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/12/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN 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.

BJC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
FARMINGTON, MO

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 TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$140

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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

TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 3,115 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.

3,115
Total Claims
$550K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,420
Total Day Supply
101,960
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$486K
Generic Drug Cost
$64K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
55.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 30, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Sertraline Hcl
195
Duloxetine Hcl
186
Fluoxetine Hcl
177
Quetiapine Fumarate
171
Trazodone Hcl
162
Buspirone Hcl
143
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
135
Aripiprazole
114
Hydroxyzine Pamoate
108
Prazosin Hcl
92

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

Licensed Practical Nurse Overview

How TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN fits within the Licensed Practical Nurse landscape nationally.

71,357
Licensed Practical Nurse Providers in US
55
States with Licensed Practical Nurse
1,004
Avg Claims per Provider

TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN's 3,115 claims are above the specialty average of 1,004.

Nearby Licensed Practical Nurse Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Licensed Practical Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN's specialty?
TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN specializes in Licensed Practical Nurse and practices in FARMINGTON, Missouri. Credentials: LPN.
How much does TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN wrote 3,115 Medicare Part D claims totaling $550K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN located?
TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN is located at 1085 MAPLE ST, FARMINGTON, MO, 63640. Phone: (573) 756-5353.
What is TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN's NPI number?
TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770672495, issued on 10/12/2006.
Does TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $486K in brand drug costs.
How many Licensed Practical Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 71,357 Licensed Practical Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average Licensed Practical Nurse provider writes 1,004 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sertraline Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl, Fluoxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN accept Medicare?
TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,115 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN's credentials?
TAMMY CHRISTOPHER, LPN's NPI is 1770672495 with credentials LPN. 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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