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BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C

Physician Assistant in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 330 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$380.29
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C filed 5,314 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, prescribing 88% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$380.29
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,314 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2006

NPI 1770522948

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,314 573% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Physician Assistant share within Wisconsin

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

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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1770522948. 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.

BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 8901 N 76TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53223, with a listed phone of (414) 354-0772. NPI 1770522948 was issued on 06/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTOFFERSON 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 5,314 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 330 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $461K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.0%. 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

8901 N 76TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53223

Provider Details

NPI 1770522948
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PAIN MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT CENTER, S.C.
MILWAUKEE, WI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$380

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 5,314 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

5,314
Total Claims
$461K
Total Drug Cost
330
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,749
Total Day Supply
135,195
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$340K
Generic Drug Cost
$120K
Opioid Claims
3,244 (61.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.19
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 135, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 29, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
1,803
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
631
Linzess
Linaclotide
377
Gabapentin
329
Tizanidine Hcl
269
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
261
Pregabalin
215
Diazepam
214
Tramadol Hcl
192
Naloxone Hcl
142

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, 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

BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C's 5,314 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C's specialty?
BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C wrote 5,314 Medicare Part D claims totaling $461K in drug costs for 330 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C located?
BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C is located at 8901 N 76TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53223. Phone: (414) 354-0772.
What is BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C's NPI number?
BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770522948, issued on 06/05/2006.
Does BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $340K in brand drug costs.
Does BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C had 3,244 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 61.0%.
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 BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Linzess. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C accept Medicare?
BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,314 Part D claims and 330 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C's credentials?
BRIAN CHRISTOFFERSON, PA-C's NPI is 1770522948 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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