2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician NPI 1104993922 MD
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CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in PANORAMA CITY, California. 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
322
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician avg: 379
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD filed 322 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in PANORAMA CITY, California, prescribing 96% generic.

322
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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.

CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

322 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 TRENT, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/29/2006

NPI 1104993922

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician

Niche

608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

322 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 379

Specialty distribution in California

How Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within California

1. Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician) — 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 TRENT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 13652 CANTARA ST, PANORAMA CITY, CA, 91402, with a listed phone of (818) 375-2000. NPI 1104993922 was issued on 11/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TRENT 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 322 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%. 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.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 608 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 379 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

13652 CANTARA ST
PANORAMA CITY, CA 91402

Provider Details

NPI 1104993922
Specialty Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
PANORAMA CITY, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 TRENT, MD. To verify CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD'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 · Generic-heavy

CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 322 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.

322
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
604
Total Day Supply
16,324
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$472
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
15 (4.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
22

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD 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
Omeprazole
64
Fluocinonide
29
Ipratropium Bromide
24
Pantoprazole Sodium
24
Gabapentin
17
Nortriptyline Hcl
15
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14

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

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD fits within the Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician landscape nationally.

608
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
379
Avg Claims per Provider

CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD's 322 claims are below the specialty average of 379.

Nearby Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD's specialty?
CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD specializes in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician and practices in PANORAMA CITY, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD wrote 322 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
Where is CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD located?
CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD is located at 13652 CANTARA ST, PANORAMA CITY, CA, 91402. Phone: (818) 375-2000.
What is CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD's NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104993922, issued on 11/29/2006.
Does CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $472 in brand drug costs.
Does CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 608 Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider writes 379 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Fluocinonide, Ipratropium Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 322 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD's credentials?
CHRISTOPHER TRENT, MD's NPI is 1104993922 with credentials MD. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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