NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1497428460 PA-C
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Physician Assistant in Hackensack, 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 156,084 in 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
346
Medicare Part D claims · 274 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 832
What the federal data shows
Christine Cottrell, PA-C filed 346 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Physician Assistant in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- 346
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christine Cottrell, PA-C
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- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1497428460), first enumerated 07/27/2021.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 346 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1497428460 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1497428460
- ENUM-RECENT 2021
- TAX-MEGA 156K Physician Assistant
- RX-LIGHT 346
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,319 in New Jersey
- PHOTO-ENUM Caitlin Lockhart, PA-C · 2021
Christine Cottrell, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
346 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Christine Cottrell, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
346 58% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497428460 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/27/2021 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
346
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
274
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 352.033
- Total Day Supply
- 3,400
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 193
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 30, 65-74: 140, 75-84: 86, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christine Cottrell, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
50 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
49 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul…
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
37 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
30 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
30 claims
- Prednisone 17
Prednisone
17 claims
- Methylprednisolone 16
Methylprednisolone
16 claims
- Polymyxin B Sul-Tr… 15
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 50 |
| Cephalexin | 49 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 37 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 30 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 30 |
| Prednisone | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 16 |
| Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 15 |
| Amoxicillin | 14 |
| Mupirocin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Christine Cottrell, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
156,084
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
832
Avg Claims per Provider
Christine Cottrell, PA-C's 346 claims are below the specialty average of 832.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Cottrell, both outside New Jersey so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2021)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby 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 Cottrell.
One of 3,319 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in New Jersey, 5 are shown here.
Ann Marie Abadeer
PA-C, MHS
Ramsey, NJ
Sydney Abajian
Wayne, NJ
Bianca Nicole Abantao
PA-C
Bergenfield, NJ
Ann Abbate
PA-C
Freehold, NJ
Diana Abbate
Marlboro, NJ
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christine Cottrell, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Christine Cottrell, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Hackensack, New Jersey. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Christine Cottrell, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christine Cottrell, PA-C wrote 346 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 274 beneficiaries.
Where is Christine Cottrell, PA-C located? ▼
Christine Cottrell, PA-C is located at 30 PROSPECT AVE, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. Phone: (551) 996-2000.
What is Christine Cottrell, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Christine Cottrell, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497428460, issued on 07/27/2021.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 156,084 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 832 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christine Cottrell, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christine Cottrell, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christine Cottrell, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Christine Cottrell, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 346 Part D claims and 274 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christine Cottrell, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Christine Cottrell, PA-C's NPI is 1497428460 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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