2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1770769903 P.A.
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CHRISTINA FREE, P.A.

Medical Physician Assistant in CLIFTON, Tennessee. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 216 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$32.09
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. filed 4,199 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in CLIFTON, Tennessee, prescribing 88% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$32.09
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 FREE, P.A.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,199 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 CHRISTINA FREE, P.A.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/17/2008

NPI 1770769903

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,199 290% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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).

CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 207 MAIN ST, CLIFTON, TN, 38425, with a listed phone of (931) 676-3121. NPI 1770769903 was issued on 01/17/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FREE 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 4,199 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 216 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $408K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

207 MAIN ST
CLIFTON, TN 38425

Provider Details

NPI 1770769903
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/17/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINA FREE, 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.

HARDIN COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
CLIFTON, TN

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 FREE, P.A.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$32

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

CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,199 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.

4,199
Total Claims
$408K
Total Drug Cost
216
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,209
Total Day Supply
238,304
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$335K
Generic Drug Cost
$71K
Opioid Claims
57 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
173

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 109, 75-84: 44, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
183
Amlodipine Besylate
168
Lisinopril
159
Rosuvastatin Calcium
155
Levothyroxine Sodium
154
Losartan Potassium
138
Omeprazole
134
Pantoprazole Sodium
122
Famotidine
100
Montelukast Sodium
95

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

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

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINA FREE, P.A.'s 4,199 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINA FREE, P.A.'s specialty?
CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in CLIFTON, Tennessee. Credentials: P.A..
How much does CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. wrote 4,199 Medicare Part D claims totaling $408K in drug costs for 216 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. located?
CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. is located at 207 MAIN ST, CLIFTON, TN, 38425. Phone: (931) 676-3121.
What is CHRISTINA FREE, P.A.'s NPI number?
CHRISTINA FREE, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770769903, issued on 01/17/2008.
Does CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINA FREE, P.A.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $335K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. had 57 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINA FREE, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. accept Medicare?
CHRISTINA FREE, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,199 Part D claims and 216 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINA FREE, P.A.'s credentials?
CHRISTINA FREE, P.A.'s NPI is 1770769903 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.
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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