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LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA

Physician Assistant in IOWA CITY, Iowa. 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
56
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
What the federal data reveals: LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in IOWA CITY, Iowa with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 56 claims across 25 beneficiaries .

What stands out: LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA filed 56 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across IOWA CITY, Iowa. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2012

NPI 1053666123

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

56 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers

Physician Assistant share within Iowa

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

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).

LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in IOWA CITY, Iowa, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1053666123. 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.

LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242, with a listed phone of (319) 356-2223. NPI 1053666123 was issued on 07/16/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHRISTENSEN 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 56 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.1%. 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

200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Provider Details

NPI 1053666123
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/16/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LANCE CHRISTENSEN, 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.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
CORALVILLE, IA

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

56
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
58
Total Day Supply
876
Generic Drug Cost
$932
Opioid Claims
23 (41.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
16

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How LANCE CHRISTENSEN, 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

LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA's 56 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Iowa

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA's specialty?
LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in IOWA CITY, Iowa. Credentials: PA.
How much does LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA located?
LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA is located at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242. Phone: (319) 356-2223.
What is LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA's NPI number?
LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053666123, issued on 07/16/2012.
Does LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 41.1%.
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 LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA accept Medicare?
LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 56 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA's credentials?
LANCE CHRISTENSEN, PA's NPI is 1053666123 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.
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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