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CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in LONGVIEW, Texas. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 439 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$6.2K
95 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in LONGVIEW, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 439 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $6.2K across 95 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C filed 1,411 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LONGVIEW, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2006

NPI 1841396017

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,411 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in LONGVIEW, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1841396017. 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 BURNS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 709 HOLLYBROOK DR STE 3401, LONGVIEW, TX, 75605, with a listed phone of (903) 753-3331. NPI 1841396017 was issued on 09/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURNS 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 1,411 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 439 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $850K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. 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.

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

709 HOLLYBROOK DR STE 3401
LONGVIEW, TX 75605

Provider Details

NPI 1841396017
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BURNS, 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.

ASSOCIATED CLINICIANS OF EAST TEXAS
LONGVIEW, TX

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 BURNS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$6.2K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C. To verify CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 1,411 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.

1,411
Total Claims
$850K
Total Drug Cost
439
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,694
Total Day Supply
76,926
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$774K
Generic Drug Cost
$76K
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 69, 65-74: 206, 75-84: 123, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
255
Pantoprazole Sodium
215
Colestipol Hcl
117
Dicyclomine Hcl
64
Linzess
Linaclotide
53
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
43
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
37
Famotidine
32
Sucralfate
32
Trulance
Plecanatide
26

* 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 BURNS, 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 BURNS, PA-C's 1,411 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in LONGVIEW, Texas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C wrote 1,411 Medicare Part D claims totaling $850K in drug costs for 439 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C located?
CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C is located at 709 HOLLYBROOK DR STE 3401, LONGVIEW, TX, 75605. Phone: (903) 753-3331.
What is CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841396017, issued on 09/15/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $774K in brand drug costs.
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 BURNS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Colestipol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,411 Part D claims and 439 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BURNS, PA-C's NPI is 1841396017 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.
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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