Christopher Morriss, MD
NPI 1538699947 · Family Medicine Physician · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Morriss, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1538699947).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538699947
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2020-0293 (NM)
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
9 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
661 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 | 283 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 139 | $90 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 94 | $133 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 90 | $9 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 41 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 332 | 107 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 298 | 109 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 286 | 99 |
| Metformin Hcl | 238 | 84 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 186 | 54 |
| Losartan Potassium | 171 | 60 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 6 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
- 2017-06-18
- Last updated
- 2020-06-07
- Certified
- 2020-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Morriss's NPI number?
- Christopher Morriss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538699947, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Morriss's specialty?
- Christopher Morriss is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Morriss located?
- Christopher Morriss's practice location on file with NPPES is 2450 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011-5141.
- What is Christopher Morriss's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Morriss is (575) 521-5385.
- Does Christopher Morriss accept Medicare?
- Christopher Morriss is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Morriss's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Morriss's NPI (1538699947) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.