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2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1962640912 PA-C
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Neptune, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,179 in Surgical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
146
Medicare Part D claims · 105 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
66.4/100
▼ 17 pts below national avg 83.5 · Mid-tier
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Chris Motavalli, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 66.4/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 146 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 66.4/100
- MIPS score · -17 vs avg
- 146
- Part D claims, 2023
- ≥7th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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Chris Motavalli, PA-C's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
66 ≥ 7th percentile 7% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Chris Motavalli, PA-C sits
This provider among surgical physician assistant peers
Across the 3,657 surgical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Chris Motavalli, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 51% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 3% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one surgical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Chris Motavalli, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Chris Motavalli, PA-C?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
146 54% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
66.4/100 17.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Chris Motavalli, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 66.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Chris Motavalli, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1945 ROUTE 33, Neptune, NJ, 07753, with a listed phone of (732) 775-5500. NPI 1962640912 was issued on 01/29/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 146 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 105 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 66.4/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 42.5, Cost 52.1), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,179 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962640912 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/29/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
66.3842
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
42.515
Quality
52.099
Cost
92
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chris Motavalli, 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.
Seaview Orthopaedics And Medical Associates LLP
Ocean, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
146
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
105
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 152
- Total Day Supply
- 2,045
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 68 (46.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 20
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.22
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chris Motavalli, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
38 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
25 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 15
Ondansetron Odt
15 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 15
Tramadol Hcl
15 claims
- Amoxicillin 13
Amoxicillin
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 38 |
| Celecoxib | 25 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 15 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 |
| Amoxicillin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Chris Motavalli, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,179
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
Chris Motavalli, PA-C's 146 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Motavalli.
One of 498 Surgical Physician Assistant providers enrolled in New Jersey, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Eric Abkin
MS, MS PA-C
Florham Park, NJ
Dr. Tiffany Abood
PA-C
Green Brook, NJ
Dr. Sheeba Abraham
P.A.-C
New Brunswick, NJ
Dr. Kimberley Abrahamsen
PA-C
Somerset, NJ
Dr. Julia Agresti
PA
Ridgewood, NJ
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chris Motavalli, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Chris Motavalli, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Neptune, New Jersey. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Chris Motavalli, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chris Motavalli, PA-C wrote 146 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 105 beneficiaries.
What is Chris Motavalli, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Chris Motavalli, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 66.4/100 (Quality: 42.5, Cost: 52.1). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Chris Motavalli, PA-C located? ▼
Chris Motavalli, PA-C is located at 1945 ROUTE 33, Neptune, NJ, 07753. Phone: (732) 775-5500.
What is Chris Motavalli, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Chris Motavalli, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962640912, issued on 01/29/2009.
Does Chris Motavalli, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Chris Motavalli, PA-C had 68 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 46.6%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,179 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chris Motavalli, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chris Motavalli, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Celecoxib, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chris Motavalli, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Chris Motavalli, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 146 Part D claims and 105 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chris Motavalli, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Chris Motavalli, PA-C's NPI is 1962640912 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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