2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1447275292 M.D.
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CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D.

General Practice Physician in EL MIRAGE, Arizona. 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 · 368 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$271.79
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in EL MIRAGE, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 368 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $271.79 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. filed 4,125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EL MIRAGE, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2006

NPI 1447275292

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,125 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

General Practice Physician share within Arizona

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in EL MIRAGE, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1447275292. 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.

CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 15235 N DYSART RD, EL MIRAGE, AZ, 85335, with a listed phone of (602) 569-3999. NPI 1447275292 was issued on 07/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRIONES 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 4,125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 368 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $388K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

15235 N DYSART RD
EL MIRAGE, AZ 85335

Provider Details

NPI 1447275292
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINE BRIONES, 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.

CLINICA LA FAMILIA PC
EL MIRAGE, AZ

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 CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$272

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 4,125 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.

4,125
Total Claims
$388K
Total Drug Cost
368
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,295
Total Day Supply
268,549
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$303K
Generic Drug Cost
$82K
Opioid Claims
22 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
144

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 80, 65-74: 195, 75-84: 77, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lisinopril
192
Atorvastatin Calcium
176
Metformin Hcl
176
Losartan Potassium
161
Amlodipine Besylate
141
Ibuprofen
136
Omeprazole
128
Simvastatin
126
Gabapentin
125
Alendronate Sodium
113

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D.'s 4,125 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in EL MIRAGE, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. wrote 4,125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $388K in drug costs for 368 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. located?
CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. is located at 15235 N DYSART RD, EL MIRAGE, AZ, 85335. Phone: (602) 569-3999.
What is CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447275292, issued on 07/13/2006.
Does CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $303K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,125 Part D claims and 368 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTINE BRIONES, M.D.'s NPI is 1447275292 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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