Christopher Luminais, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Christopher Luminais, M.D. practices as part of a group student in an organized health care education/training program specialist practice in Charlottesville, VA. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2017 and has 9+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.39/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3313dNPPES updated 2017-04-10 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1215 Lee St Box 800744, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0816
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.39/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.86%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
4.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.8%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
448
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
93
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
247
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $73k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$417 received from industry
3 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 Luminais's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
9 years in practice
Established
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Taxonomy: 390200000X
Education & Training
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2017)
Virtual Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Care With Christopher Luminais
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Luminais for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Charlottesville 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 Luminais
NPI records show Dr. Luminais as active with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 924-1931.
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 Luminais
Practice Location
1215 Lee St Box 800744, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0816
Mailing Address
1215 Lee St Box 800744, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0816
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