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CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in HURRICANE, West 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
465
Medicare Part D claims · 152 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.1191/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$25.69
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in HURRICANE, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 465 claims across 152 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1191/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $25.69 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.1191 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 465 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2006

NPI 1578647418

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

465 47% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

90.1191/100 7.019100000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within West Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

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

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.1191/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 90.1191/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%90.1%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 90.1191/100 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 SANTANGELO, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in HURRICANE, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1578647418. 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 SANTANGELO, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 3703 TEAYS VALLEY RD, HURRICANE, WV, 25526, with a listed phone of (304) 760-9250. NPI 1578647418 was issued on 10/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANTANGELO 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 465 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 152 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.3%. 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 90.1191/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.9698), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

3703 TEAYS VALLEY RD
HURRICANE, WV 25526

Provider Details

NPI 1578647418
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/25/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.1191
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.9698
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, 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.

CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC
CHARLESTON, WV

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

Total received

$26

Largest payer

SI-BONE, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 465 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.

465
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
152
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
542
Total Day Supply
10,721
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
113 (24.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
66% female / 34% 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
174
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
69
Diclofenac Sodium
38
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
34
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
28
Cephalexin
24
Ibuprofen
21
Nabumetone
18
Methylprednisolone
16
Tramadol Hcl
14

* 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 SANTANGELO, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C's 465 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in West Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in HURRICANE, West Virginia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C wrote 465 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 152 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1191/100 (Quality: 66.9698). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C located?
CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C is located at 3703 TEAYS VALLEY RD, HURRICANE, WV, 25526. Phone: (304) 760-9250.
What is CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578647418, issued on 10/25/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C had 113 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.3%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 465 Part D claims and 152 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER SANTANGELO, PA-C's NPI is 1578647418 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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