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2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1508874249 M.D.
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Christopher Asuncion, M.D.

General Practice Physician in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,838 in General Practice 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.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 381 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.7/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows

Christopher Asuncion, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.7/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 7,528 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.

89.7/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
8K
Part D claims, 2024
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.

Federal trust snapshot

What official records show about Christopher Asuncion, M.D.

Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.

  • Verified

    NPI registry status

    Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1508874249), first enumerated 08/04/2006.

    Source: CMS NPPES

  • Reported

    Medicare Part D participation

    Filed 7,528 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.

    Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF

  • Reported

    CMS quality reporting (MIPS)

    Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.7/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.

    Source: CMS Quality Payment Program

  • Reported

    Board certification signal

    Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.

    Source: NUCC taxonomy + CMS participation heuristic

  • Not in federal data

    Individual sanction lookup

    PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.

    Source: State medical board / FSMB

This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1508874249 · General Practice Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ABOVE · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH

  • NPI-10 1508874249
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2006
  • TAX-MID 17K General Practice
  • MIPS-ABOVE 89.7/100
  • RX-MID 7,528
  • BOOK-THIN 392 in Virginia
  • PHOTO-FINISH Stephen Kreuser · ±0.0

MIPS final-score neighbourhood

Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity

MIPS pts

What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).

Source CMS Quality Payment Program (MIPS) As of 2023

Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.

90 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands

0–10: 8,684 measured providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 measured providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 measured providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 94,570 measured providers (21%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 measured providers (29%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 measured providers (42%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every measured MIPS clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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 whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Christopher Asuncion, M.D. sits

This provider among general practice physician peers

Across the 714 general practice physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Asuncion, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 86% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 64% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

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volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Point, Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Christopher Asuncion, M.D., Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 86 · MIPS quality, percentile: 64
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one general practice physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Christopher Asuncion, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Christopher Asuncion, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Christopher Asuncion, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/04/2006

NPI 1508874249

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,838 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,528 155% vs specialty avg

2024 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,957

MIPS final score

89.7/100 6.2 pts vs avg

Exceptional band

vs 83.5 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers
Behavior Technician5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.2%Student in an Organized Heal…4.7%Physical Therapist4.6%Pharmacist4.4%Professional Counselor4%General Practice Physician0.3%
Largest specialties in Virginia (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the General Practice Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.7/100
vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
0%100%National avg84%89.7%
MIPS final score (General Practice Physician) - 89.7/100 vs national avg 83.5
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).

Practice Address

828 HEALTHY WAY
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 705-5265

Provider Details

NPI 1508874249
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.6904
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
86.329
Quality
80.9725
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Christopher Asuncion, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
General Practice Physician average

8% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 7,528 2024 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 2024.

7,528
Total Claims
$391K
Total Drug Cost
381
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,157.7
Total Day Supply
435,695
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$268K
Generic Drug Cost
$120K
Opioid Claims
298 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
391

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 202, 75-84: 105, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Christopher Asuncion, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2024
Drug Claims
Lorazepam
 231
Atorvastatin Calcium
 211
Zolpidem Tartrate
 201
Amlodipine Besylate
 196
Alprazolam
 171
Levothyroxine Sodium
 146
Simvastatin
 138
Gabapentin
 129
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
126
Metformin Hcl
 126

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

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General Practice Physician Overview

How Christopher Asuncion, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,838
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,957
Avg Claims per Provider

Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s 7,528 claims are above the specialty average of 2,957.

Nationwide General Practice Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Asuncion, both outside Virginia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar MIPS final score

Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (89.7 here).

Stephen Kreuser 89.7 WI Fernando Palacios 89.7 CA Forrest Busch 89.7 TN Uchechukwuka Osadebe 89.8 NY

Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Gerald Fishman Columbia, SC Jose Torres San Lorenzo, PR Jeffrey Frederich Paducah, KY Angel Soto Guaynabo, PR

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Virginia

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

One of 392 General Practice Physician providers enrolled in Virginia, 5 are shown here.

Syed Abid
MBBS
Lynchburg, VA
Louisa Acquaye Kessie
Triangle, VA
Dr. Shannon Adams
D.O. / M.S.
Portsmouth, VA
Izza Ahmed
Lynchburg, VA
Dr. Syed Ahmed
MD
Vienna, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Christopher Asuncion, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Christopher Asuncion, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christopher Asuncion, M.D. wrote 7,528 Medicare Part D claims totaling $391K in drug costs for 381 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Christopher Asuncion, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7/100 (Quality: 86.3, Cost: 81). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Asuncion, M.D. located? ▼
Christopher Asuncion, M.D. is located at 828 HEALTHY WAY, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462. Phone: (757) 705-5265.
What is Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508874249, issued on 08/04/2006.
Does Christopher Asuncion, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $268K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Asuncion, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher Asuncion, M.D. had 298 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,838 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,957 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Asuncion, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Atorvastatin Calcium, Zolpidem Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Asuncion, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher Asuncion, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,528 Part D claims and 381 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Christopher Asuncion, M.D.'s NPI is 1508874249 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

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.
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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial process.

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