Christopher White, MD
NPI 1982782108 · Family Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher White, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1982782108).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982782108
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24945 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 61 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 60 |
| Lisinopril | 56 |
| Gabapentin | 53 |
| Furosemide | 52 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 45 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 39 |
| Metformin Hcl | 35 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$204 across 12 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
- 2006-11-02
- Last updated
- 2014-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher White's NPI number?
- Christopher White's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982782108, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher White's specialty?
- Christopher White is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher White located?
- Christopher White's practice location on file with NPPES is 250 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA 50314-3024.
- What is Christopher White's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher White is (515) 643-4610.
- Does Christopher White accept Medicare?
- Christopher White is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher White's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher White's NPI (1982782108) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.