2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1871932061 M.D.
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CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas. 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
387
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$218.41
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 387 claims across 82 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $218.41 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. filed 387 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/20/2013

NPI 1871932061

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

387 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,401

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Texas

1. Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — 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 ITATA, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider practicing in JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1871932061. 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 ITATA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 20320 NORTHWEST FWY STE 400, JERSEY VILLAGE, TX, 77065, with a listed phone of (832) 299-4843. NPI 1871932061 was issued on 06/20/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ITATA 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 387 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%. 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.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,626 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 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

20320 NORTHWEST FWY STE 400
JERSEY VILLAGE, TX 77065

Provider Details

NPI 1871932061
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/20/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. 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.

CHRISUD LLC
JERSEY VILLAGE, TX
MEMORIAL MRI AND DIAGNOSTIC LLC
DALLAS, TX

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 ITATA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$218

Largest payer

Nevro Corp.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.. To verify CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 387 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.

387
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
389
Total Day Supply
10,717
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
60 (15.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 42, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
78
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
48
Naproxen
43
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
21
Carisoprodol
19
Tizanidine Hcl
17
Baclofen
16
Celecoxib
16
Ibuprofen
15
Lisinopril
11

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

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,626
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.'s 387 claims are below the specialty average of 1,401.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. wrote 387 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. located?
CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. is located at 20320 NORTHWEST FWY STE 400, JERSEY VILLAGE, TX, 77065. Phone: (832) 299-4843.
What is CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871932061, issued on 06/20/2013.
Does CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. had 60 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,626 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Naproxen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 387 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTINA ITATA, M.D.'s NPI is 1871932061 with credentials M.D.. 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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