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Christopher Liguori, PA

Physician Assistant in Fresno, California. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149,975 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 246 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$41.33
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Christopher Liguori, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,220 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

85/100
MIPS score · +2 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$41.33
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Christopher Liguori, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

85 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.

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

Where Christopher Liguori, PA sits

This provider among physician assistant peers

Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Christopher Liguori, PA writes more Part D claims than 85% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 46% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 98Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 8Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 30Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 2Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Christopher Liguori, PA-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 46
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

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

What does the federal data show about Christopher Liguori, PA?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/18/2016

NPI 1396198081

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,220 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

85/100 1.9 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers
Behavior Technician - 17.3%Behavior Technician17.3%Marriage & Family Therapist - 5.5%Marriage & Family Therapist5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5%Mental Health Counselor - 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Pharmacist - 3.5%Pharmacist3.5%Clinical Social Worker - 3.1%Clinical Social Worker3.1%Physician Assistant - 1.4%Physician Assistant1.4%
Largest specialties in California (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Christopher Liguori, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 85/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 85/100 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.

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 Liguori, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 2823 FRESNO ST, Fresno, CA, 93721, with a listed phone of (559) 443-2682. NPI 1396198081 was issued on 07/18/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Liguori 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 1,220 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 246 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $160K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%. 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 85/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.3, Cost 45), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

2823 FRESNO ST
Fresno, CA 93721

Provider Details

NPI 1396198081
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/18/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

85.0052
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.3321
Quality
45.0265
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 Liguori, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$41

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 - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Christopher Liguori, PA. To verify Christopher Liguori, PA's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Christopher Liguori, PA - brand share 11.0%
Physician Assistant average

11% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 1,220 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.

1,220
Total Claims
$160K
Total Drug Cost
246
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,471
Total Day Supply
70,641
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$126K
Generic Drug Cost
$32K
Opioid Claims
28 (2.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
56

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 74, 65-74: 121, 75-84: 33, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Christopher Liguori, PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Metformin Hcl
75
Lisinopril
69
Amlodipine Besylate
54
Omeprazole
45
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
44
Atorvastatin Calcium
42
Gabapentin
39
Simvastatin
24
Tamsulosin Hcl
24
Hydrochlorothiazide
22

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How Christopher Liguori, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

Christopher Liguori, PA's 1,220 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in California

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christopher Liguori, PA's specialty?
Christopher Liguori, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Fresno, California. Credentials: PA.
How much does Christopher Liguori, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Christopher Liguori, PA wrote 1,220 Medicare Part D claims totaling $160K in drug costs for 246 beneficiaries.
What is Christopher Liguori, PA's Medicare quality score?
Christopher Liguori, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85/100 (Quality: 81.3, Cost: 45). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Christopher Liguori, PA located?
Christopher Liguori, PA is located at 2823 FRESNO ST, Fresno, CA, 93721. Phone: (559) 443-2682.
What is Christopher Liguori, PA's NPI number?
Christopher Liguori, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396198081, issued on 07/18/2016.
Does Christopher Liguori, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Christopher Liguori, PA's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $126K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher Liguori, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, Christopher Liguori, PA had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher Liguori, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christopher Liguori, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metformin Hcl, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher Liguori, PA accept Medicare?
Christopher Liguori, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,220 Part D claims and 246 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Liguori, PA's credentials?
Christopher Liguori, PA's NPI is 1396198081 with credentials PA. 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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