Christopher Lawrence Wathier, DO
Christopher Lawrence Wathier is a Family Medicine specialist based in Falmouth, MA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christopher Lawrence Wathier, DO has practiced family medicine for 29+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 16% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
90 Ter Heun Dr Ste 2300, Falmouth, MA 02540-2533
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
202379.85/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.45%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
1.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
554
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
696
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,391
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $913k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — 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
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$670 received from industry
37 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Lawrence Wathier's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med
Board certified · May 28, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
297 North St Ste 221, Hyannis, MA 02601-5133
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Christopher Lawrence Wathier
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Lawrence Wathier for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Falmouth 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 Lawrence Wathier
NPI records show Dr. Wathier as active with telehealth listed in Falmouth, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 778-4777.
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 Lawrence Wathier
Practice Location
90 Ter Heun Dr Ste 2300, Falmouth, MA 02540-2533
Mailing Address
297 North St Ste 221, Hyannis, MA 02601-5133
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