Christopher Gay, M.D.
With over 21 years in pain medicine, Christopher Gay, M.D. is a long-established interventional pain medicine specialist in Fairbanks. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.34/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Alaska
- Federal MIPS score higher than 44% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alaska
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 645dNPPES updated 2024-07-29 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1919 Lathrop St Ste 221, Fairbanks, AK 99701-5943
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Alaska, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202380.34/100
Alaska avg: 76.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in AlaskaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better51.04%
Alaska avg: 7.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+45.9 pts)
51.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.6%
Alaska avg: 81.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in AlaskaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
153
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
90
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
719
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $46k
Percentile rankings compared against 253 reporting peers in Alaska.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$477 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Gay's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 28, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
21 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
3851 Piper St Suite U464, Anchorage, AK 99508-6905
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070003
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Christopher Gay
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Gay for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Fairbanks required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Gay
NPI records show Dr. Gay as active with telehealth listed in Fairbanks, AK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (907) 458-5638.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christopher Gay
Practice Location
1919 Lathrop St Ste 221, Fairbanks, AK 99701-5943
Mailing Address
3851 Piper St Suite U464, Anchorage, AK 99508-6905
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