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CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in SALEM, Virginia. 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
308
Medicare Part D claims · 167 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
76.3699/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$162.24
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SALEM, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 308 claims across 167 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.3699/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $162.24 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.3699 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 308 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/30/2020

NPI 1144817677

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

308 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

76.3699/100 6.730099999999993% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.3699/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 76.3699/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%76.4%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 76.3699/100 vs national avg 83.1

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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CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in SALEM, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1144817677. 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.

CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1802 BRAEBURN DR, SALEM, VA, 24153, with a listed phone of (540) 772-3702. NPI 1144817677 was issued on 12/30/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDERSON 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 308 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 167 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.8%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 76.3699/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 67.1603, Cost 54.0727), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1802 BRAEBURN DR
SALEM, VA 24153

Provider Details

NPI 1144817677
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/30/2020

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

76.3699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
67.1603
Quality
54.0727
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, 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.

LEWIS GALE PHYSICIANS LLC
PEMBROKE, VA

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 CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$162

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

308
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
167
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
313
Total Day Supply
5,528
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
98 (31.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
63
Celecoxib
60
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
38
Diclofenac Sodium
23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21
Oxycodone Hcl
21
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
19
Tramadol Hcl
18
Cephalexin
17

* 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 CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C 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

CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C's 308 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in SALEM, Virginia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C wrote 308 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 167 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.3699/100 (Quality: 67.1603, Cost: 54.0727). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C located?
CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C is located at 1802 BRAEBURN DR, SALEM, VA, 24153. Phone: (540) 772-3702.
What is CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144817677, issued on 12/30/2020.
Does CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C had 98 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.8%.
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 CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Celecoxib, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 308 Part D claims and 167 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, PA-C's NPI is 1144817677 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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