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ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C

Physician Assistant in ROCKVILLE, Maryland. 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 · 71 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.9K
176 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C filed 1,143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in ROCKVILLE, Maryland, prescribing 91% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$2.9K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,143 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/29/2009

NPI 1578899399

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,143 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Physician Assistant share within Maryland

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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).

ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 11921 ROCKVILLE PIKE STE 402, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20852, with a listed phone of (425) 658-2254. NPI 1578899399 was issued on 10/29/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTENSON 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 1,143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 71 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $257K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

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

11921 ROCKVILLE PIKE STE 402
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852

Provider Details

NPI 1578899399
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/29/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, 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.

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATES IN PSYCHIATRY PC
ROCKVILLE, MD

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 ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.9K

Largest payer

Neos Therapeutics, LP

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

ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,143 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.

1,143
Total Claims
$257K
Total Drug Cost
71
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,947
Total Day Supply
58,079
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$205K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 32, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C 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
Quetiapine Fumarate
107
Clonazepam
106
Alprazolam
83
Lamotrigine
75
Trazodone Hcl
57
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
55
Lorazepam
53
Sertraline Hcl
46
Duloxetine Hcl
38
Methylphenidate Hcl
31

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C's 1,143 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C's specialty?
ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in ROCKVILLE, Maryland. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C wrote 1,143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $257K in drug costs for 71 beneficiaries.
Where is ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C located?
ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C is located at 11921 ROCKVILLE PIKE STE 402, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20852. Phone: (425) 658-2254.
What is ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C's NPI number?
ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578899399, issued on 10/29/2009.
Does ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $205K in brand drug costs.
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 ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Clonazepam, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C accept Medicare?
ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,143 Part D claims and 71 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C's credentials?
ELIZABETH CHRISTENSON, PA-C's NPI is 1578899399 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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