Patrick D. Christopher, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist))
At a glance
- Medical school
- Univ of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry (2017)
- Years since graduation
- 9
- In the NPI registry since
- 2014
The NPI date is when this clinician registered for a National Provider Identifier, the billing number used on health claims. It is not a license, graduation or board-certification date. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 2017Medical school: Univ of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
- 2014Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date)
Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) primary
MO license 2020038742
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Hospitals
- Research Medical Center Kansas City, MO
Medical groups
- Kansas City Cleft and Craniofacial Center PA (4 clinicians)
Hospitals this clinician lists with Medicare, and groups they bill Medicare through (Care Compare). Affiliation doesn’t mean they see patients at every location.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Ibuprofen Other prescribers in Kansas City, MO | 119 |
| Tramadol Hcl Other prescribers in Kansas City, MO | 113 |
| Amoxicillin Other prescribers in Kansas City, MO | 106 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate Other prescribers in Kansas City, MO | 93 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) Other prescribers in Kansas City, MO | 47 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (amoxicillin/potassium clav) Other prescribers in Kansas City, MO | 26 |
| Moxifloxacin Hcl Other prescribers in Kansas City, MO | 15 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 3 companies reported 17 payments worth $1,191 in total to this clinician.
| Kls-martin L.P. | $741 |
|---|---|
| Straumann USA LLC | $240 |
| Stryker Corporation | $210 |
| Food and Beverage | $1,191 |
|---|
From CMS Open Payments. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing; many are for consulting, teaching or meals. Clinicians can review and dispute their records with CMS.