P. Christopher Gottschalk, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
P. Christopher Gottschalk is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Fairfield, CT with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
P. Christopher Gottschalk, M.D. runs an independent neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Fairfield, CT. With 36+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Fairfield area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
75 Kings Highway Cutoff 5th Floor, Fairfield, CT 06824-5340
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202373.56/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.81%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
1.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better68%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-14.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
107
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
225
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,048
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $754k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$62.0k received from industry
40 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 P. Christopher Gottschalk's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
40 Temple St Suite 6c Yale Neurology Clinic, New Haven, CT 06510
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450672
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with P. Christopher Gottschalk for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fairfield 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 P. Christopher Gottschalk
NPI records show Dr. Gottschalk as active with telehealth listed in Fairfield, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 333-1133.
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 P. Christopher Gottschalk
Practice Location
75 Kings Highway Cutoff 5th Floor, Fairfield, CT 06824-5340
Mailing Address
40 Temple St Suite 6c Yale Neurology Clinic, New Haven, CT 06510
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