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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1295333789 PA-C
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Boston, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,773 in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician, 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
551
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Christine Schlegel, PA-C filed 551 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Boston, Massachusetts, prescribing 91% generic.
- 551
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Christine Schlegel, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
551 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Christine Schlegel, PA-C 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).
What does the federal data show about Christine Schlegel, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
551 52% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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 Schlegel, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding PA-C credentials at 75 FRANCIS ST, Boston, MA, 02115, with a listed phone of (617) 732-5500. NPI 1295333789 was issued on 10/15/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 551 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.3%.
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1295333789 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/15/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christine Schlegel, PA-C 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.
Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc
Foxborough, MA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Christine Schlegel, PA-C. To verify Christine Schlegel, PA-C's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Christine Schlegel, PA-C - brand share 9.0%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 551 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.
551
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 571
- Total Day Supply
- 9,667
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $20K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 189 (34.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christine Schlegel, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
180 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
120 claims
- Methylprednisolone 49
Methylprednisolone
49 claims
- Hydromorphone Hcl 36
Hydromorphone Hcl
36 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 30
Tizanidine Hcl
30 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 27
Tramadol Hcl
27 claims
- Cephalexin 16
Cephalexin
16 claims
- Mupirocin 16
Mupirocin
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 180 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 120 |
| Methylprednisolone | 49 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 36 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 30 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 |
| Cephalexin | 16 |
| Mupirocin | 16 |
| Diazepam | 12 |
| Lyrica Pregabalin | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview
How Christine Schlegel, PA-C fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.
1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider
Christine Schlegel, PA-C's 551 claims are above the specialty average of 362.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schlegel.
Dr. Peter Anas
M.D.
Chestnut Hill, MA
Dr. Daniel Banaszek
M.D.
Newton, MA
Dr. Robert Banco
M.D.
Wellesley Hills, MA
Dr. James Bayley
M.D.
Boston, MA
Dr. Jason Bessey
MD
Boston, MA
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christine Schlegel, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Christine Schlegel, PA-C specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Christine Schlegel, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christine Schlegel, PA-C wrote 551 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
Where is Christine Schlegel, PA-C located? ▼
Christine Schlegel, PA-C is located at 75 FRANCIS ST, Boston, MA, 02115. Phone: (617) 732-5500.
What is Christine Schlegel, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Christine Schlegel, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295333789, issued on 10/15/2020.
Does Christine Schlegel, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christine Schlegel, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
Does Christine Schlegel, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christine Schlegel, PA-C had 189 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.3%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christine Schlegel, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christine Schlegel, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christine Schlegel, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Christine Schlegel, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 551 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christine Schlegel, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Christine Schlegel, PA-C's NPI is 1295333789 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 (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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