Christopher Horton, M.D.
NPI 1174551600 · Family Medicine Physician · Dayton, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Horton, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Dayton, TN (NPI 1174551600).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174551600
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34689 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
474 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 193 | $115 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 114 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $83 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 39 | $119 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 36 | $2 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 144 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 508 | 133 |
| Losartan Potassium | 499 | 134 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 463 | 127 |
| Lisinopril | 310 | 79 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 287 | 87 |
| Omeprazole | 270 | 72 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$109 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2014-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Horton's NPI number?
- Christopher Horton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174551600, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Horton's specialty?
- Christopher Horton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Horton located?
- Christopher Horton's practice location on file with NPPES is 7693 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321-6082.
- What is Christopher Horton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Horton is (423) 570-8545.
- Does Christopher Horton accept Medicare?
- Christopher Horton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Horton's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Horton's NPI (1174551600) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.