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BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C

Physician Assistant in LINCOLN, Nebraska. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
211
Medicare Part D claims · 145 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Industry payments
$228.35
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 211 claims across 145 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $228.35 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C filed 211 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LINCOLN, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2006

NPI 1578574992

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

211 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Nebraska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in LINCOLN, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1578574992. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1600 SOUTH 48TH ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68506, with a listed phone of (402) 489-0200. NPI 1578574992 was issued on 08/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTIANSEN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 211 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 145 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1600 SOUTH 48TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68506

Provider Details

NPI 1578574992
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/10/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$228

Largest payer

Kite Pharma, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

211
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
145
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
211
Total Day Supply
1,334
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
58 (27.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 52, 75-84: 32, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
48
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
18
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
17
Prednisone
12
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C's 211 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nebraska

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHRISTIANSEN.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C's specialty?
BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LINCOLN, Nebraska. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C wrote 211 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 145 beneficiaries.
Where is BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C located?
BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C is located at 1600 SOUTH 48TH ST, LINCOLN, NE, 68506. Phone: (402) 489-0200.
What is BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C's NPI number?
BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578574992, issued on 08/10/2006.
Does BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C had 58 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 27.5%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C accept Medicare?
BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 211 Part D claims and 145 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C's credentials?
BRAD CHRISTIANSEN, PA-C's NPI is 1578574992 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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