Christopher C. Najafi, M.D.
Christopher C. Najafi, M.D. has practiced specialist for 31+ years, working in group practice. A Rush Medical College of Rush University graduate since 1995, he brings 31+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5264dNPPES updated 2011-12-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
9801 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077-1074
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.8%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
≈ Same as national average
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
542
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
180
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,089
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $255k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$79 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 C. Najafi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Rush Medical College
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
1101 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607-4901
Differs from practice location
Virtual Specialist Care With Christopher C. Najafi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher C. Najafi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Skokie 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 C. Najafi
Dr. Najafi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Skokie, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 581-0110.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christopher C. Najafi
Practice Location
9801 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077-1074
Mailing Address
1101 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607-4901
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