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CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.

Physician Assistant in NORWALK, Connecticut. 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
650
Medicare Part D claims · 304 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.8K
160 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 650 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
650
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$3.8K
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.

CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2013

NPI 1003158460

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

650 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in NORWALK, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: P.A.. NPI: 1003158460. 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.

CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 761 MAIN AVE, NORWALK, CT, 06851, with a listed phone of (203) 810-4151. NPI 1003158460 was issued on 03/25/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAO 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 650 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 304 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $308K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

761 MAIN AVE
NORWALK, CT 06851

Provider Details

NPI 1003158460
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/25/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. 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.

THE CONNECTICUT DERMATOLOGY GROUP PLLC
STAMFORD, CT

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 CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.8K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy

CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 650 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.

650
Total Claims
$308K
Total Drug Cost
304
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
787
Total Day Supply
20,875
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$288K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
80% female / 20% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 96, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Triamcinolone Acetonide
121
Ketoconazole
82
Fluorouracil
34
Hydrocortisone
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
28
Halobetasol Propionate
27
Clobetasol Propionate
26
Finasteride
26
Fluocinonide
25
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
25

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s 650 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s specialty?
CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in NORWALK, Connecticut. Credentials: P.A..
How much does CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. wrote 650 Medicare Part D claims totaling $308K in drug costs for 304 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. located?
CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. is located at 761 MAIN AVE, NORWALK, CT, 06851. Phone: (203) 810-4151.
What is CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s NPI number?
CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003158460, issued on 03/25/2013.
Does CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $288K in brand drug costs.
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 CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ketoconazole, Fluorouracil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. accept Medicare?
CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 650 Part D claims and 304 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s credentials?
CHRISTINA CHAO, P.A.'s NPI is 1003158460 with credentials P.A.. 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.
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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