NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1760458145 PA
Verify on CMS → Christopher North, PA
Surgical Physician Assistant in Denver, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,380 in Surgical 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
431
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 341
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, 2024
What the federal data shows
Christopher North, PA filed 431 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Denver, Colorado, prescribing 91% generic.
- 431
- Part D claims, 2024
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- ≥61st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Christopher North, PA
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1760458145), first enumerated 02/27/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 431 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1760458145 · Surgical Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1760458145
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 16K Surgical Physician
- RX-LIGHT 431
- BOOK-LIGHT 552 in Colorado
- PHOTO-ENUM David Haddock · 2006
Christopher North, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
431 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Christopher North, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
431 26% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado 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 Surgical Physician Assistant. 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1760458145 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christopher North, PA 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.
Colorado Permanente Medical Group PC
Lone Tree, CO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Christopher North, PA - brand share 9.0%
Surgical Physician Assistant average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 431 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.
431
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 445
- Total Day Supply
- 5,233
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 44 (10.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 152
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 104, 85+: 30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christopher North, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Prednisone
Prednisone
41 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
37 claims
- Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime
33 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
30 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
28 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
27 claims
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
27 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 41 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 37 |
| Cefuroxime Cefuroxime Axetil | 33 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 30 |
| Cephalexin | 28 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 |
| Meloxicam | 27 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 20 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 18 |
| Azithromycin | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How Christopher North, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,380
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
341
Avg Claims per Provider
Christopher North, PA's 431 claims are above the specialty average of 341.
Nationwide Surgical Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for North, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as North.
One of 552 Surgical Physician Assistant providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.
Daniel Adams
PA-C
Aurora, CO
Nathan Adams
PA-C
Thornton, CO
Tara Adams
MSPAS, PA-C
Boulder, CO
Addison Adzema
Aspen, CO
Martin Aguilar
PA-C
Parker, CO
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christopher North, PA's specialty? ▼
Christopher North, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Denver, Colorado. Credentials: PA.
How much does Christopher North, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Christopher North, PA wrote 431 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
Where is Christopher North, PA located? ▼
Christopher North, PA is located at 1375 E 19TH AVE, Denver, CO, 80218. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is Christopher North, PA's NPI number? ▼
Christopher North, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760458145, issued on 02/27/2006.
Does Christopher North, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christopher North, PA's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Christopher North, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christopher North, PA had 44 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.2%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,380 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 341 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Christopher North, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Christopher North, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Tizanidine Hcl, Cefuroxime. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christopher North, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Christopher North, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 431 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher North, PA's credentials? ▼
Christopher North, PA's NPI is 1760458145 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
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.
- 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).
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